--- title: "Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) — check charity number 1161438 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161438. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sheffield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ex-services-home-mess-sheffield retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:31:43.123Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) is a registered charity (number 1161438) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,589 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield)? Registered charity number 1161438 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sheffield Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,589 Website [www.sheffieldexserviceshomemess.co.uk](http://www.sheffieldexserviceshomemess.co.uk/) ## What does Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) do? To provide an informal meeting place for service leavers and families to access help available. We offer visits to clients at home, or our own Mess room, carried out by the charity's staff, for all ex-servicemen or women. We will also mentor clients to find solutions to problems that may arise. We also run a free gardening service for aged or disabled Veterans who can't look after their own. ## What causes is Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) 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=ex-services-home-mess-sheffield&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sheffieldexserviceshomemess.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) a legitimate charity? Yes. Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161438) 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 Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield)'s charity number? Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield)'s charity number is 1161438. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161438? Search 1161438 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 Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) do? To provide an informal meeting place for service leavers and families to access help available. We offer visits to clients at home, or our own Mess room, carried out by the charity's staff, for all ex-servicemen or women. We will also mentor clients to find solutions to problems that may arise. We also run a free gardening service for aged or disabled Veterans who can't look after their own. Does Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield). 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 Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield)? Ex-Services Home Mess (Sheffield)'s website is http://www.sheffieldexserviceshomemess.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1161438).