--- title: "Sheffield Women's Aid — check charity number 1138460 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sheffield Women's Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138460. 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-women-s-aid retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:43:48.307Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sheffield Women's Aid is a registered charity (number 1138460) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £1,177,357 (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 Sheffield Women's Aid? Registered charity number 1138460 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Sheffield Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,177,357 Website [sheffieldwomensaid.org.uk](https://sheffieldwomensaid.org.uk/) ## What does Sheffield Women's Aid do? SARAS provide two Refuges, accommodating a total of 37 families at any one time. Families have to be eligible for public funding and a victim of domestic abuse including coercive control. We house dependent children of any gender or age and also accommodate female heads of house-holds who are 16 or 17. We provide ongoing support to move into independent living. ## What causes is Sheffield Women's Aid registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sheffield Women's Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sheffield Women's Aid 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-women-s-aid&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://sheffieldwomensaid.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sheffield Women's Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Sheffield Women's Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138460) 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 Women's Aid's charity number? Sheffield Women's Aid's charity number is 1138460. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1138460? Search 1138460 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 Women's Aid do? SARAS provide two Refuges, accommodating a total of 37 families at any one time. Families have to be eligible for public funding and a victim of domestic abuse including coercive control. We house dependent children of any gender or age and also accommodate female heads of house-holds who are 16 or 17. We provide ongoing support to move into independent living. Does Sheffield Women's Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sheffield Women's Aid. 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 Women's Aid? Sheffield Women's Aid's website is https://sheffieldwomensaid.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/1138460).