--- title: "Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK — check charity number 1151217 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1151217. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Thornton Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/jamaica-ex-soldiers-association-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:36:01.842Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK is a registered charity (number 1151217) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £240 (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 Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK? Registered charity number 1151217 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thornton Heath Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £240 Website [jesa.org.uk](http://jesa.org.uk/) ## What does Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK do? During the COVID 19 pandemic JESA-UK activities reduced significantly. However, now that it is over we are progressing with activites such as walkathon, banquet, etc. This will give us the necessaty funds to carry on with our charitable work at home and abroad. We also work with other charities to help the elderly feel at home especially at Christmas ## What causes is Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK 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=jamaica-ex-soldiers-association-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://jesa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1151217) 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 Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK's charity number? Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK's charity number is 1151217. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1151217? Search 1151217 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 Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK do? During the COVID 19 pandemic JESA-UK activities reduced significantly. However, now that it is over we are progressing with activites such as walkathon, banquet, etc. This will give us the necessaty funds to carry on with our charitable work at home and abroad. We also work with other charities to help the elderly feel at home especially at Christmas Does Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK. 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 Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK? Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association UK's website is http://jesa.org.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/1151217).