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title: "Southend Tamil Association — check charity number 1189156 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Southend Tamil Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189156. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Westcliff-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southend-tamil-association
retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:04:24.691Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Southend Tamil Association is a registered charity (number 1189156) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £21,786 (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 Southend Tamil Association?

Registered charity number

1189156

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Westcliff-on-Sea

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£21,786

Website

[www.staonline.co.uk](http://www.staonline.co.uk/)

## What does Southend Tamil Association do?

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in Southend on Sea and the surrounding area, who are, in particular, socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed (in particular, members of the Tamil community) to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society,

## What causes is Southend Tamil Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southend Tamil Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southend Tamil Association 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.staonline.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Southend Tamil Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Southend Tamil Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189156) 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 Southend Tamil Association's charity number?

Southend Tamil Association's charity number is 1189156. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1189156?

Search 1189156 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 Southend Tamil Association do?

To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in Southend on Sea and the surrounding area, who are, in particular, socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed (in particular, members of the Tamil community) to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society,

Does Southend Tamil Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southend Tamil Association. 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 Southend Tamil Association?

Southend Tamil Association's website is http://www.staonline.co.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/1189156).