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title: "Wat Thai Southend — check charity number 1199685 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wat Thai Southend a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199685. Religious Activities 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/wat-thai-southend
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:55:40.337Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wat Thai Southend is a registered charity (number 1199685) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £39,142 (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 Wat Thai Southend?

Registered charity number

1199685

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Westcliff-on-Sea

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£39,142

Website

[www.watthaisouthend.com](http://www.watthaisouthend.com/)

## What does Wat Thai Southend do?

Wat Thai Southend is a temple in Theravada Buddhism. It is a place of worship for Theravada Monks from Thailand who practice and teach Buddhism and carry out religious ceremonies, meditation, chanting and activities for the Thai and local communities in Southend on Sea and surrounding areas. The Wat Thai Southend temple supports peaceful coexistence of Buddhist Thai & British culture in society.

## What causes is Wat Thai Southend registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wat Thai Southend yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wat Thai Southend 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wat Thai Southend a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wat Thai Southend is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199685) 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 Wat Thai Southend's charity number?

Wat Thai Southend's charity number is 1199685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1199685?

Search 1199685 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 Wat Thai Southend do?

Wat Thai Southend is a temple in Theravada Buddhism. It is a place of worship for Theravada Monks from Thailand who practice and teach Buddhism and carry out religious ceremonies, meditation, chanting and activities for the Thai and local communities in Southend on Sea and surrounding areas. The Wat Thai Southend temple supports peaceful coexistence of Buddhist Thai & British culture in society.

Does Wat Thai Southend have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wat Thai Southend. 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 Wat Thai Southend?

Wat Thai Southend's website is http://www.watthaisouthend.com — 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/1199685).