--- title: "South Essex Advocacy Services — check charity number 1164092 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South Essex Advocacy Services a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164092. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 225-235 West Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-essex-advocacy-services retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:24:21.157Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South Essex Advocacy Services is a registered charity (number 1164092) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £411,464 (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 South Essex Advocacy Services? Registered charity number 1164092 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 225-235 West Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £411,464 Website [www.southessexadvocacy.org](http://www.southessexadvocacy.org/) ## What does South Essex Advocacy Services do? Provision of Advocacy services for all eligible persons age over 18 who are a resident of Southend on Sea. Advocacy services provided: Care Act, IMCA, PRPR, IMHA, NHS Complaints, Child Protection(parent) and Citizen/General. ## What causes is South Essex Advocacy Services registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Essex Advocacy Services yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South Essex Advocacy Services 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=south-essex-advocacy-services&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southessexadvocacy.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is South Essex Advocacy Services a legitimate charity? Yes. South Essex Advocacy Services is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164092) 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 South Essex Advocacy Services's charity number? South Essex Advocacy Services's charity number is 1164092. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1164092? Search 1164092 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 South Essex Advocacy Services do? Provision of Advocacy services for all eligible persons age over 18 who are a resident of Southend on Sea. Advocacy services provided: Care Act, IMCA, PRPR, IMHA, NHS Complaints, Child Protection(parent) and Citizen/General. Does South Essex Advocacy Services have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Essex Advocacy Services. 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 South Essex Advocacy Services? South Essex Advocacy Services's website is http://www.southessexadvocacy.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/1164092).