--- title: "The Upper Room, Essex — check charity number 1174700 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Upper Room, Essex a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174700. Religious Activities charity based in Romford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-upper-room-essex retrieved: 2026-08-28T12:47:19.125Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Upper Room, Essex is a registered charity (number 1174700) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Upper Room, Essex? Registered charity number 1174700 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Romford ## What does The Upper Room, Essex do? To advance the Christian faith for the public benefit, by promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ and by teaching biblical principles to people with drug, alcohol and other addictions. To work with them in conjunction with Christian rehabilitation centres and working with those who would not normally attend a place of worship by engaging with them through sport as a means of bringing people together. ## What causes is The Upper Room, Essex registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Upper Room, Essex yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Upper Room, 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=the-upper-room-essex&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Upper Room, Essex a legitimate charity? Yes. The Upper Room, Essex is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174700) 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 Upper Room, Essex's charity number? The Upper Room, Essex's charity number is 1174700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174700? Search 1174700 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 Upper Room, Essex do? To advance the Christian faith for the public benefit, by promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ and by teaching biblical principles to people with drug, alcohol and other addictions. To work with them in conjunction with Christian rehabilitation centres and working with those who would not normally attend a place of worship by engaging with them through sport as a means of bringing people together. Does The Upper Room, Essex have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Upper Room, 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 The Upper Room, Essex? The Upper Room, Essex 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/1174700).