--- title: "Pop Essex — check charity number 1201653 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pop Essex a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201653. Disability charity based in Broad Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pop-essex retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:01:21.929Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pop Essex is a registered charity (number 1201653) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £121,692 (year ending 2025-04-28). 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 Pop Essex? Registered charity number 1201653 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Broad Green Latest income (year ending 2025-04-28) £121,692 Website [www.pop-essex.org](http://www.pop-essex.org/) ## What does Pop Essex do? POP Essex focuses on providing services for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families, centred in and around Braintree Essex. ## What causes is Pop Essex registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Pop Essex yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pop Essex 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=pop-essex&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pop-essex.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pop Essex a legitimate charity? Yes. Pop Essex is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201653) 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 Pop Essex's charity number? Pop Essex's charity number is 1201653. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201653? Search 1201653 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 Pop Essex do? POP Essex focuses on providing services for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families, centred in and around Braintree Essex. Does Pop Essex have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pop Essex. 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 Pop Essex? Pop Essex's website is http://www.pop-essex.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/1201653).