--- title: "Healthwatch Essex Limited — check charity number 1158356 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Healthwatch Essex Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158356. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Earls Colne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/healthwatch-essex-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:56:18.706Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Healthwatch Essex Limited is a registered charity (number 1158356) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £791,828 (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 Healthwatch Essex Limited? Registered charity number 1158356 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Earls Colne Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £791,828 Website [www.healthwatchessex.org.uk](http://www.healthwatchessex.org.uk/) ## What does Healthwatch Essex Limited do? The charity provides information and advice to the general public in Essex about local health and social care services. It makes the views and experiences of members of the general public known to health and social care providers, and it provides training for volunteers and the wider community in understanding, scrutinizing, reviewing and monitoring local health and care services and facilities. ## What causes is Healthwatch Essex Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Healthwatch Essex Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Healthwatch Essex Limited 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=healthwatch-essex-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.healthwatchessex.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Healthwatch Essex Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Healthwatch Essex Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158356) 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 Healthwatch Essex Limited's charity number? Healthwatch Essex Limited's charity number is 1158356. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1158356? Search 1158356 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 Healthwatch Essex Limited do? The charity provides information and advice to the general public in Essex about local health and social care services. It makes the views and experiences of members of the general public known to health and social care providers, and it provides training for volunteers and the wider community in understanding, scrutinizing, reviewing and monitoring local health and care services and facilities. Does Healthwatch Essex Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Healthwatch Essex Limited. 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 Healthwatch Essex Limited? Healthwatch Essex Limited's website is http://www.healthwatchessex.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/1158356).