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title: "Wessex Community Action — check charity number 1019716 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wessex Community Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1019716. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Whittle Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wessex-community-action
retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:11:21.605Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wessex Community Action is a registered charity (number 1019716) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £415,564 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Wessex Community Action?

Registered charity number

1019716

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Whittle Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£415,564

Website

[www.wessexcommunityaction.org.uk](http://www.wessexcommunityaction.org.uk/)

## What does Wessex Community Action do?

Wessex Community Action is established to "...promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the administrative area covered by Wiltshire Council & the Borough of Swindon & its neighbourhood Bristol & counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset & Dorset..., in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health & the relief of poverty, distress & sickness."

## What causes is Wessex Community Action registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wessex Community Action yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wessex Community Action 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 Wessex Community Action a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wessex Community Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1019716) 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 Wessex Community Action's charity number?

Wessex Community Action's charity number is 1019716. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1019716?

Search 1019716 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 Wessex Community Action do?

Wessex Community Action is established to "...promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the administrative area covered by Wiltshire Council & the Borough of Swindon & its neighbourhood Bristol & counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset & Dorset..., in particular the advancement of education, the furtherance of health & the relief of poverty, distress & sickness."

Does Wessex Community Action have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wessex Community Action. 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 Wessex Community Action?

Wessex Community Action's website is http://www.wessexcommunityaction.org.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/1019716).