--- title: "Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury — check charity number 1157057 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157057. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Shawbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sergeants-mess-raf-shawbury retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:53:00.330Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury is a registered charity (number 1157057) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £58,239 (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 Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury? Registered charity number 1157057 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shawbury Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £58,239 ## What does Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury do? The Sergeants Mess assists in providing the Royal Air Force personnel with the necessary skills to carry out their contribution to the Defence of the UK. The Mess is established for the benefit of Service Personnel to promote military efficiency which underpins esprit de corps and team working to face challenges and dangers associated with military service. ## What causes is Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury 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=sergeants-mess-raf-shawbury&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury a legitimate charity? Yes. Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157057) 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 Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury's charity number? Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury's charity number is 1157057. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157057? Search 1157057 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 Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury do? The Sergeants Mess assists in providing the Royal Air Force personnel with the necessary skills to carry out their contribution to the Defence of the UK. The Mess is established for the benefit of Service Personnel to promote military efficiency which underpins esprit de corps and team working to face challenges and dangers associated with military service. Does Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury. 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 Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury? Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury 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/1157057).