# Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1157057 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1157057)
- Latest income: £58.2k; spending £49.9k
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sergeants-mess-raf-shawbury

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.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury reported income of £58.2k and spending of £49.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury?

In its latest reported year Sergeants' Mess Raf Shawbury reported income of £58.2k and spending of £49.9k.


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