--- title: "Active Essex Foundation — check charity number 1166665 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Active Essex Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166665. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 146 New London Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/active-essex-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:19:11.774Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Active Essex Foundation is a registered charity (number 1166665) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £1,324,013 (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 Active Essex Foundation? Registered charity number 1166665 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 146 New London Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,324,013 Website [www.activeessexfoundation.org](http://www.activeessexfoundation.org/) ## What does Active Essex Foundation do? Active Essex Foundation has been set up to use physical activity and Sport to engage and support the most deprived communities across Essex. We work in partnership with local organisations to engage harder to reach communities and under-represented groups across our county to address inequalities, empower communities, break down barriers, and improve outcomes. ## What causes is Active Essex Foundation registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Active Essex Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Active Essex Foundation 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=active-essex-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.activeessexfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Active Essex Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Active Essex Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166665) 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 Active Essex Foundation's charity number? Active Essex Foundation's charity number is 1166665. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166665? Search 1166665 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 Active Essex Foundation do? Active Essex Foundation has been set up to use physical activity and Sport to engage and support the most deprived communities across Essex. We work in partnership with local organisations to engage harder to reach communities and under-represented groups across our county to address inequalities, empower communities, break down barriers, and improve outcomes. Does Active Essex Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Active Essex Foundation. 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 Active Essex Foundation? Active Essex Foundation's website is http://www.activeessexfoundation.org — 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/1166665).