--- title: "Officers' Mess Raf Cosford — check charity number 1165241 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Officers' Mess Raf Cosford a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165241. Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency charity based in Cosford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/officers-mess-raf-cosford retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:30:59.113Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Officers' Mess Raf Cosford is a registered charity (number 1165241) 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. Its latest reported income was £132,057 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Officers' Mess Raf Cosford? Registered charity number 1165241 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cosford Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £132,057 ## What does Officers' Mess Raf Cosford do? Operation of a mess of HM Forces ## What causes is Officers' Mess Raf Cosford registered for? Armed Forces/emergency Service Efficiency ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Officers' Mess Raf Cosford yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Officers' Mess Raf Cosford 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=officers-mess-raf-cosford&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Officers' Mess Raf Cosford a legitimate charity? Yes. Officers' Mess Raf Cosford is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165241) 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 Officers' Mess Raf Cosford's charity number? Officers' Mess Raf Cosford's charity number is 1165241. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165241? Search 1165241 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 Officers' Mess Raf Cosford do? Operation of a mess of HM Forces Does Officers' Mess Raf Cosford have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Officers' Mess Raf Cosford. 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 Officers' Mess Raf Cosford? Officers' Mess Raf Cosford 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/1165241).