--- title: "Sheffield Area Kidney Association — check charity number 506386 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sheffield Area Kidney Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 506386. 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/sheffield-area-kidney-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:19:19.275Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sheffield Area Kidney Association is a registered charity (number 506386) 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. Its latest reported income was £17,053 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Sheffield Area Kidney Association? Registered charity number 506386 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sheffield Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £17,053 Website [www.saka.org.uk](http://www.saka.org.uk/) ## What does Sheffield Area Kidney Association do? We assist renal patients and their carers in the Sheffield and surrounding area by giving small/medium grants to those having specific financial needs. Kidney research grants are given to Northern General Hospital, the main treatment centre for our members. ## What causes is Sheffield Area Kidney Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sheffield Area Kidney Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sheffield Area Kidney Association 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=sheffield-area-kidney-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.saka.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sheffield Area Kidney Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Sheffield Area Kidney Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 506386) 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 Sheffield Area Kidney Association's charity number? Sheffield Area Kidney Association's charity number is 506386. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 506386? Search 506386 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 Sheffield Area Kidney Association do? We assist renal patients and their carers in the Sheffield and surrounding area by giving small/medium grants to those having specific financial needs. Kidney research grants are given to Northern General Hospital, the main treatment centre for our members. Does Sheffield Area Kidney Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sheffield Area Kidney Association. 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 Sheffield Area Kidney Association? Sheffield Area Kidney Association's website is http://www.saka.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/506386).