--- title: "Love Southend — check charity number 1180977 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Love Southend a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180977. Disability charity based in 600 Southchurch Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/love-southend retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:02:00.977Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Love Southend is a registered charity (number 1180977) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £499 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Love Southend? Registered charity number 1180977 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 600 Southchurch Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £499 Website [www.lovesouthend.org](http://www.lovesouthend.org/) ## What does Love Southend do? The relief of those in need.the promotion of the spiritual welfare of the communitythe advancement of religion in the Unitary Authority of southend on sea, Essex and its environs. ## What causes is Love Southend registered for? DisabilityReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Love Southend yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Love Southend 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=love-southend&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lovesouthend.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Love Southend a legitimate charity? Yes. Love Southend is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180977) 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 Love Southend's charity number? Love Southend's charity number is 1180977. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180977? Search 1180977 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 Love Southend do? The relief of those in need.the promotion of the spiritual welfare of the communitythe advancement of religion in the Unitary Authority of southend on sea, Essex and its environs. Does Love Southend have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Love Southend. 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 Love Southend? Love Southend's website is http://www.lovesouthend.org — 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/1180977).