--- title: "S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) — check charity number 1089194 | CharityCompare" description: "Is S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1089194. Disability charity based in Ipswich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/s-h-i-m-s-suffolk-help-in-multiple-sclerosis retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:30:56.096Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) is a registered charity (number 1089194) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £4,445 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis)? Registered charity number 1089194 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ipswich Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £4,445 Website [www.shims-msipswich.org.uk](http://www.shims-msipswich.org.uk/) ## What does S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) do? To relieve persons in need due to suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and other related conditions in Ipswich and the surrounding areas through support and services which the trustees consider appropriate. ## What causes is S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) 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=s-h-i-m-s-suffolk-help-in-multiple-sclerosis&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shims-msipswich.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) a legitimate charity? Yes. S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1089194) 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 S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis)'s charity number? S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis)'s charity number is 1089194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1089194? Search 1089194 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 S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) do? To relieve persons in need due to suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and other related conditions in Ipswich and the surrounding areas through support and services which the trustees consider appropriate. Does S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis). 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 S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis)? S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis)'s website is http://www.shims-msipswich.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/1089194).