--- title: "Headway Sheffield — check charity number 1015442 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Headway Sheffield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1015442. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Herries Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/headway-sheffield retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:43:33.409Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Headway Sheffield is a registered charity (number 1015442) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Headway Sheffield? Registered charity number 1015442 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Herries Road ## What does Headway Sheffield do? We run social activites for our members, their carers and their families. This can be anything from meals out to games night, our members are in a safe environment with support around them. We also run information events at local Sheffield hospitals to raise awareness of Brain Injury. ## What causes is Headway Sheffield registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Headway Sheffield yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Headway 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=headway-sheffield&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Headway Sheffield a legitimate charity? Yes. Headway Sheffield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1015442) 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 Headway Sheffield's charity number? Headway Sheffield's charity number is 1015442. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1015442? Search 1015442 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 Headway Sheffield do? We run social activites for our members, their carers and their families. This can be anything from meals out to games night, our members are in a safe environment with support around them. We also run information events at local Sheffield hospitals to raise awareness of Brain Injury. Does Headway Sheffield have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Headway 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 Headway Sheffield? Headway Sheffield does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1015442).