--- title: "Defence Academy Station Officers Mess — check charity number 1163155 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Defence Academy Station Officers Mess a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163155. Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency charity based in Shrivenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/defence-academy-station-officers-mess retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:26:14.860Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Defence Academy Station Officers Mess is a registered charity (number 1163155) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: armed forces/emergency service efficiency; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £95,205 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Defence Academy Station Officers Mess? Registered charity number 1163155 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shrivenham Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £95,205 ## What does Defence Academy Station Officers Mess do? The promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by the provision and support of facilities and activities for the well-being of Service (Officers Mess) personnel. ## What causes is Defence Academy Station Officers Mess registered for? Armed Forces/emergency Service EfficiencyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Defence Academy Station Officers Mess yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Defence Academy Station Officers Mess 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=defence-academy-station-officers-mess&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Defence Academy Station Officers Mess a legitimate charity? Yes. Defence Academy Station Officers Mess is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163155) 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 Defence Academy Station Officers Mess's charity number? Defence Academy Station Officers Mess's charity number is 1163155. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163155? Search 1163155 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 Defence Academy Station Officers Mess do? The promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by the provision and support of facilities and activities for the well-being of Service (Officers Mess) personnel. Does Defence Academy Station Officers Mess have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Defence Academy Station Officers Mess. 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 Defence Academy Station Officers Mess? Defence Academy Station Officers Mess does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1163155).