--- title: "Royal Institute of Navigation — check charity number 1117254 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Institute of Navigation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117254. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 1 Kensington Gore. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-institute-of-navigation retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:03:32.941Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Institute of Navigation is a registered charity (number 1117254) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £705,240 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Royal Institute of Navigation? Registered charity number 1117254 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 1 Kensington Gore Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £705,240 Website [www.rin.org.uk](http://www.rin.org.uk/) ## What does Royal Institute of Navigation do? The UK's learned society for positioning, navigation and timing. We are also a professional body, offering professional engineering registration through the UK Engineering Council. ## What causes is Royal Institute of Navigation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Institute of Navigation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Institute of Navigation is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=royal-institute-of-navigation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rin.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Institute of Navigation a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Institute of Navigation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117254) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Royal Institute of Navigation's charity number? Royal Institute of Navigation's charity number is 1117254. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117254? Search 1117254 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Royal Institute of Navigation do? The UK's learned society for positioning, navigation and timing. We are also a professional body, offering professional engineering registration through the UK Engineering Council. Does Royal Institute of Navigation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Institute of Navigation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Royal Institute of Navigation? Royal Institute of Navigation's website is http://www.rin.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1117254).