Worthy Down Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess
Analysis
Worthy Down Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in August 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Worthy Down Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess reported income of £144k and spending of £113k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2020 to March 2025, income grew from £55k to £144k (+161%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2022, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Worthy Down Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include University Design Forum (£144k), Advocacy in Greenwich (£144k) and The Loss Foundation (£143k).
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 Worthy Down Warrant Officers' & Sergreants' Mess serves to promote the efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by the provision of facilities and activities for the efficiency and well-being of service personnel. The Mess fulfills its objectives by providing social, Corps and Branch specific functions. It also provides a comfortable environment for resident and visiting personnel.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| University Design Forum | Middlesex | £144k |
| Advocacy in Greenwich | London | £144k |
| The Loss Foundation | London | £143k |
| Warrant Officer's, Senior Rate's and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer's Mess HMS Nelson | Portsmouth | £145k |