--- title: "Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation — check charity number 1188943 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188943. Education/training charity based in Colchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/essex-sports-culture-art-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:25:32.887Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation is a registered charity (number 1188943) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £4,500 (year ending 2024-04-06). 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 Sports Culture & Art Foundation? Registered charity number 1188943 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Colchester Latest income (year ending 2024-04-06) £4,500 Website [www.escaf.co.uk](https://www.escaf.co.uk/) ## What does Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation do? ESCAF uses its three core pillars as dynamic tools to engage individuals of all ages and backgrounds.SPORTS to promotes physical health, teamwork, resilience through inclusive sporting events and activities that bring communities together. CULTURE: By celebrating diverse cultural heritage, fosters understanding, pride, unity across ethnic and social groups. ART: To enhances mental wellbeing ## What causes is Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation 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-sports-culture-art-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.escaf.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188943) 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 Sports Culture & Art Foundation's charity number? Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation's charity number is 1188943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188943? Search 1188943 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 Sports Culture & Art Foundation do? ESCAF uses its three core pillars as dynamic tools to engage individuals of all ages and backgrounds.SPORTS to promotes physical health, teamwork, resilience through inclusive sporting events and activities that bring communities together. CULTURE: By celebrating diverse cultural heritage, fosters understanding, pride, unity across ethnic and social groups. ART: To enhances mental wellbeing Does Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation. 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 Sports Culture & Art Foundation? Essex Sports Culture & Art Foundation's website is https://www.escaf.co.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/1188943).