--- title: "Essex Therapy Dogs — check charity number 1215433 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Essex Therapy Dogs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215433. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Alston Grange. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/essex-therapy-dogs retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:11:38.464Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Essex Therapy Dogs is a registered charity (number 1215433) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Therapy Dogs? Registered charity number 1215433 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Alston Grange Website [www.essextherapydogs.co.uk](http://www.essextherapydogs.co.uk/) ## What does Essex Therapy Dogs do? Essex Therapy Dogs charitable objectives aim to help people who are in need by reason of their youth, age, disability, both physical and mental ill health, or other social and economic disadvantage, particularly but not exclusively, by the provision of therapy dogs to visit schools, nursing homes, hospitals, hospices and other similar institutions, across Essex. ## What causes is Essex Therapy Dogs registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Essex Therapy Dogs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essex Therapy Dogs 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-therapy-dogs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.essextherapydogs.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Essex Therapy Dogs a legitimate charity? Yes. Essex Therapy Dogs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215433) 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 Therapy Dogs's charity number? Essex Therapy Dogs's charity number is 1215433. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1215433? Search 1215433 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 Therapy Dogs do? Essex Therapy Dogs charitable objectives aim to help people who are in need by reason of their youth, age, disability, both physical and mental ill health, or other social and economic disadvantage, particularly but not exclusively, by the provision of therapy dogs to visit schools, nursing homes, hospitals, hospices and other similar institutions, across Essex. Does Essex Therapy Dogs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex Therapy Dogs. 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 Therapy Dogs? Essex Therapy Dogs's website is http://www.essextherapydogs.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/1215433).