--- title: "Essex Cultural & Youth Society — check charity number 1173188 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Essex Cultural & Youth Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173188. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Faringdon Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/essex-cultural-youth-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:16:59.405Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Essex Cultural & Youth Society is a registered charity (number 1173188) 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 £132,056 (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 Essex Cultural & Youth Society? Registered charity number 1173188 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Faringdon Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £132,056 Website [www.ecys.org.uk](http://www.ecys.org.uk/) ## What does Essex Cultural & Youth Society do? Prayer Services, Weekend School, Community Gatherings and Lectures, Supporting the Youth by Organising Activities and Excursions, Counselling & Advice Service. ## What causes is Essex Cultural & Youth Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Essex Cultural & Youth Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essex Cultural & Youth Society 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=essex-cultural-youth-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ecys.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Essex Cultural & Youth Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Essex Cultural & Youth Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173188) 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 Essex Cultural & Youth Society's charity number? Essex Cultural & Youth Society's charity number is 1173188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173188? Search 1173188 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 Essex Cultural & Youth Society do? Prayer Services, Weekend School, Community Gatherings and Lectures, Supporting the Youth by Organising Activities and Excursions, Counselling & Advice Service. Does Essex Cultural & Youth Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex Cultural & Youth Society. 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 Essex Cultural & Youth Society? Essex Cultural & Youth Society's website is http://www.ecys.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/1173188).