RAF Marham Officers' Mess
Analysis
RAF Marham Officers' Mess is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in King's Lynn. It was registered in November 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending May 2025, RAF Marham Officers' Mess reported income of £133k and spending of £124k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £82k to £133k (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, RAF Marham Officers' Mess sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Clevedon and District Foodbank CIO (£133k), The Arthur Townrow Pensions Fund (£133k) and Ipswich Outreach (£130k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion of military efficiency by the provision and support of social, sporting and other facilities for the efficiency and well-being of the members of the Officers' Mess. The objects also extend to making grants to any activity which in the opinion of the trustees is in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Clevedon and District Foodbank CIO | Clevedon | £133k |
| The Arthur Townrow Pensions Fund | Derbyshire | £133k |
| Ipswich Outreach | Ipswich | £130k |
| Dementia Friendly Hampshire | Hampshire | £134k |