--- title: "The Mary Sheridan Centre — check charity number 800160 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Mary Sheridan Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 800160. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Bekesbourne Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mary-sheridan-centre retrieved: 2026-08-26T22:29:44.179Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Mary Sheridan Centre is a registered charity (number 800160) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £269 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 The Mary Sheridan Centre? Registered charity number 800160 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bekesbourne Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £269 ## What does The Mary Sheridan Centre do? Relief of mentally or physically handicapped children and young persons wholly or mainly in the county of Kent. ## What causes is The Mary Sheridan Centre registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mary Sheridan Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mary Sheridan Centre 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=the-mary-sheridan-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Mary Sheridan Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The Mary Sheridan Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 800160) 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 The Mary Sheridan Centre's charity number? The Mary Sheridan Centre's charity number is 800160. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 800160? Search 800160 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 The Mary Sheridan Centre do? Relief of mentally or physically handicapped children and young persons wholly or mainly in the county of Kent. Does The Mary Sheridan Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mary Sheridan Centre. 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 The Mary Sheridan Centre? The Mary Sheridan Centre 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/800160).