--- title: "Shrub End Social Centre — check charity number 254100 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shrub End Social Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 254100. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Colchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shrub-end-social-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:06:01.255Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shrub End Social Centre is a registered charity (number 254100) 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 £28,397 (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 Shrub End Social Centre? Registered charity number 254100 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Colchester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £28,397 ## What does Shrub End Social Centre do? Purpose built community centre built 1968, fully refurbished in 2012. ## What causes is Shrub End Social Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shrub End Social Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shrub End Social Centre 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=shrub-end-social-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shrub End Social Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Shrub End Social Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 254100) 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 Shrub End Social Centre's charity number? Shrub End Social Centre's charity number is 254100. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 254100? Search 254100 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 Shrub End Social Centre do? Purpose built community centre built 1968, fully refurbished in 2012. Does Shrub End Social Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shrub End Social Centre. 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 Shrub End Social Centre? Shrub End Social Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/254100).