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title: "Elsenham Community Association — check charity number 1186436 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Elsenham Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186436. Recreation charity based in Off Leigh Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/elsenham-community-association
retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:06:23.357Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Elsenham Community Association is a registered charity (number 1186436) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £53,677 (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 Elsenham Community Association?

Registered charity number

1186436

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Off Leigh Drive

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£53,677

Website

[elsenhamcommunityassociation.org.uk](https://elsenhamcommunityassociation.org.uk/)

## What does Elsenham Community Association do?

TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF ELSENHAM WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL HALL FOR THE USE OF ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND PRIVATE HIRE.TO HOLD EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO RAISE FUNDS - VILLAGE FETE, CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. TO FACILITATE THE PRODUCTION OF ELSENHAM NEWS(VILLAGE MAGAZINE).

## What causes is Elsenham Community Association registered for?

RecreationOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Elsenham Community Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Elsenham Community 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Elsenham Community Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Elsenham Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186436) 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 Elsenham Community Association's charity number?

Elsenham Community Association's charity number is 1186436. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186436?

Search 1186436 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 Elsenham Community Association do?

TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF ELSENHAM WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL HALL FOR THE USE OF ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND PRIVATE HIRE.TO HOLD EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO RAISE FUNDS - VILLAGE FETE, CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. TO FACILITATE THE PRODUCTION OF ELSENHAM NEWS(VILLAGE MAGAZINE).

Does Elsenham Community Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elsenham Community 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 Elsenham Community Association?

Elsenham Community Association's website is https://elsenhamcommunityassociation.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/1186436).