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title: "The Essex Heritage Trust — check charity number 802317 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Essex Heritage Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 802317. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Witham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-essex-heritage-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:07:09.707Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Essex Heritage Trust is a registered charity (number 802317) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £86,172 (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 The Essex Heritage Trust?

Registered charity number

802317

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Witham Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£86,172

Website

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

## What does The Essex Heritage Trust do?

To help safeguard or preserve for the benefit of the public such land, buildings, objects or records that may be illustrative of, or significant to, the history of the County of Essex which enhance an understanding of the characteristics and traditions of the County.

## What causes is The Essex Heritage Trust registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Essex Heritage Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Essex Heritage Trust 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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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=the-essex-heritage-trust&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.essexheritagetrust.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Essex Heritage Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Essex Heritage Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 802317) 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 The Essex Heritage Trust's charity number?

The Essex Heritage Trust's charity number is 802317. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 802317?

Search 802317 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 The Essex Heritage Trust do?

To help safeguard or preserve for the benefit of the public such land, buildings, objects or records that may be illustrative of, or significant to, the history of the County of Essex which enhance an understanding of the characteristics and traditions of the County.

Does The Essex Heritage Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Essex Heritage Trust. 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 The Essex Heritage Trust?

The Essex Heritage Trust's website is http://www.essexheritagetrust.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/802317).