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title: "Basics Essex — check charity number 1214023 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Basics Essex a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214023. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Office 1. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basics-essex
retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:23:16.046Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Basics Essex is a registered charity (number 1214023) 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. 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 Basics Essex?

Registered charity number

1214023

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Office 1

Website

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

## What does Basics Essex do?

BASICS Essex provides volunteer doctors and paramedics to respond to critically injured and ill patients throughout Essex.

## What causes is Basics Essex registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basics Essex yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basics 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=basics-essex&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.basicsessex.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Basics Essex a legitimate charity?

Yes. Basics Essex is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214023) 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 Basics Essex's charity number?

Basics Essex's charity number is 1214023. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1214023?

Search 1214023 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 Basics Essex do?

BASICS Essex provides volunteer doctors and paramedics to respond to critically injured and ill patients throughout Essex.

Does Basics Essex have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basics 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 Basics Essex?

Basics Essex's website is http://www.basicsessex.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/1214023).