--- title: "First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) — check charity number 803170 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 803170. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 29 Bocking End. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-stop-centre-mid-essex-branch retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:18:53.932Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) is a registered charity (number 803170) 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 £82,764 (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 First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch)? Registered charity number 803170 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 29 Bocking End Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £82,764 Website [www.firststopcentre.com](http://www.firststopcentre.com/) ## What does First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) do? To relieve the condition of disadvantaged persons in mid-Essex experiencing difficulties with homelessness, joblessness, substance misuse, physical and mental health problems, learning difficulties by the provision of support services to assist them in maintaining normal relationships with and within their community. ## What causes is First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) 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=first-stop-centre-mid-essex-branch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.firststopcentre.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) a legitimate charity? Yes. First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 803170) 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 First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch)'s charity number? First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch)'s charity number is 803170. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 803170? Search 803170 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 First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) do? To relieve the condition of disadvantaged persons in mid-Essex experiencing difficulties with homelessness, joblessness, substance misuse, physical and mental health problems, learning difficulties by the provision of support services to assist them in maintaining normal relationships with and within their community. Does First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch). 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 First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch)? First Stop Centre (Mid-Essex Branch)'s website is http://www.firststopcentre.com — 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/803170).