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title: "Royal Society of Marine Artists — check charity number 289944 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royal Society of Marine Artists a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289944. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-society-of-marine-artists
retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:34:38.785Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royal Society of Marine Artists is a registered charity (number 289944) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £7,225 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Society of Marine Artists?

Registered charity number

289944

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£7,225

Website

[rsma-web.co.uk](http://rsma-web.co.uk/)

## What does Royal Society of Marine Artists do?

The society was formed in 1946 to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by the encouragement of the study and practice of the fine and applied arts, with particular reference to the sea and maritime subjects.

## What causes is Royal Society of Marine Artists registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Society of Marine Artists yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Society of Marine Artists 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 Society of Marine Artists a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royal Society of Marine Artists is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289944) 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 Society of Marine Artists's charity number?

Royal Society of Marine Artists's charity number is 289944. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 289944?

Search 289944 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 Society of Marine Artists do?

The society was formed in 1946 to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public by the encouragement of the study and practice of the fine and applied arts, with particular reference to the sea and maritime subjects.

Does Royal Society of Marine Artists have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Society of Marine Artists. 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 Society of Marine Artists?

Royal Society of Marine Artists's website is http://rsma-web.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/289944).