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Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess

Also known as: Rcds Officers' Mess

SUPPORT TO ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL.

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Activities & Mission

SUPPORT TO ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£198,248
Latest Expenditure
£191,681

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£198,248
£191,6810 / 1
2024
£192,920
£167,6960 / 3
2023
£186,860
£174,3770 / 12
2022
£182,017
£160,4860 / 0
2021
£47,736
£67,1610 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess

What does Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess do?

SUPPORT TO ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL.

How much income did Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess report in 2025?

Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess reported total income of £198k and reported expenditure of £192k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess registered as a charity?

Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 2009 as charity number 1129968. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess?

Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess operate?

Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess a registered charity?

Yes — Royal College Of Defence Studies (rcds) Officers' Mess is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129968.

Details

Address
ROYAL COLLEGE DEFENCE STUDIES
37 BELGRAVE SQUARE
LONDON
SW1X 8NS
Registration Date
3 June 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5002487
Charity Number
1129968

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Trustees

Lt Gen Sir George Norton

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Rcds Officers' Mess

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