01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC028070
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 202
- Postcode
- EH6 6JJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The object for which the Company is established is to advance the education of the general public concerning the Royal Yacht Britannia (formerly Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia) a vessel of historical significance
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The charitable objects for which the Company is established (the 'Objects') are, for the public benefit: 4.1 To advance the education of the general public concerning the Royal Vessels each of which are vessels of historical significance. 4.2 To foster, improve, promote and increase public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Royal Yacht Britannia and appreciation of the Royal Vessels. 4.3 To promote the permanent, dignified and sustainable preservation, maintenance and use of the Royal Yacht Britannia in a manner consistent with her dignity as a former Royal Palace. 4.4 To promote the sustainable preservation, maintenance and use of the Royal Vessels. 4.5 To stimulate public interest in the Royal Yacht Britannia.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 202 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £13,968,635 | £13,255,218 | 202 | 12 August 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £14,276,666 | £12,115,224 | 202 | 15 August 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £10,803,581 | £10,278,556 | 202 | 30 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £9,347,005 | £7,518,646 | 202 | 18 August 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- The Royal Yacht Britannia
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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