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title: "Royal Naval Patrol Service Association — check charity number 273148 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royal Naval Patrol Service Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273148. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Europa Room. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-naval-patrol-service-association
retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:08:34.863Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royal Naval Patrol Service Association is a registered charity (number 273148) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £7,859 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Naval Patrol Service Association?

Registered charity number

273148

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Europa Room

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£7,859

Website

[www.rnpsa.co.uk](http://www.rnpsa.co.uk/)

## What does Royal Naval Patrol Service Association do?

The object of the Association shall be to unite all those men and women who served with the Royal Naval Patrol Service during the years 1939 to 1946. To assist them and their widows and dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship, sickness or distress. It is also responsible for the maintainance of the National RNPSA Museum at the Sparrows Nest, Lowestoft.

## What causes is Royal Naval Patrol Service Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Naval Patrol Service Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Naval Patrol Service Association 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Naval Patrol Service Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royal Naval Patrol Service Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273148) 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 Naval Patrol Service Association's charity number?

Royal Naval Patrol Service Association's charity number is 273148. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 273148?

Search 273148 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 Naval Patrol Service Association do?

The object of the Association shall be to unite all those men and women who served with the Royal Naval Patrol Service during the years 1939 to 1946. To assist them and their widows and dependants who are in conditions of need, hardship, sickness or distress. It is also responsible for the maintainance of the National RNPSA Museum at the Sparrows Nest, Lowestoft.

Does Royal Naval Patrol Service Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Naval Patrol Service Association. 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 Naval Patrol Service Association?

Royal Naval Patrol Service Association's website is http://www.rnpsa.co.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/273148).