--- title: "Basildon Women's Aid — check charity number 279777 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Basildon Women's Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279777. Education/training charity based in PO Box 51. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/basildon-women-s-aid retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:32:39.367Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Basildon Women's Aid is a registered charity (number 279777) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing; other charitable purposes. 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 Basildon Women's Aid? Registered charity number 279777 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location PO Box 51 ## What does Basildon Women's Aid do? To provide refuge and/or support for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.To promote the advancement of public education and understanding of the issues of domestic abuse with a programme of activities and training events. ## What causes is Basildon Women's Aid registered for? Education/trainingAccommodation/housingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Basildon Women's Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Basildon Women's Aid 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=basildon-women-s-aid&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Basildon Women's Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Basildon Women's Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279777) 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 Basildon Women's Aid's charity number? Basildon Women's Aid's charity number is 279777. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279777? Search 279777 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 Basildon Women's Aid do? To provide refuge and/or support for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.To promote the advancement of public education and understanding of the issues of domestic abuse with a programme of activities and training events. Does Basildon Women's Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basildon Women's Aid. 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 Basildon Women's Aid? Basildon Women's Aid 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/279777).