--- title: "S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) — charity 1089194 | CharityCompare" description: "S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) (charity 1089194): income £4,445 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/s-h-i-m-s-suffolk-help-in-multiple-sclerosis retrieved: 2026-10-06T12:40:14.207Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1089194 S( # S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.shims-msipswich.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1089194&subId=0) Work at S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=s-h-i-m-s-suffolk-help-in-multiple-sclerosis&type=claim&name=S.h.i.m.s.%20(Suffolk%20Help%20in%20Multiple%20Sclerosis)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis)? Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30 £4,445 Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30 £5,827 Registered charity number 1089194 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Ipswich Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.shims-msipswich.org.uk](http://www.shims-msipswich.org.uk/) Quick answer S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) (number 1089194) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## 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. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) Answers S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 2 November 2001 Also known as S.h.i.m.s. Where it says it operates Suffolk ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## 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? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=s-h-i-m-s-suffolk-help-in-multiple-sclerosis&type=claim&name=S.h.i.m.s.%20(Suffolk%20Help%20in%20Multiple%20Sclerosis)) [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? The register data used for this profile lists S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) as a registered charity (number 1089194) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not 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 listed in our register data is http://www.shims-msipswich.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis)? The register records S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. When was S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) registered as a charity? S.h.i.m.s. (Suffolk Help in Multiple Sclerosis) was entered on the register on 2 November 2001. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1089194&subId=0).