--- title: "Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited — check charity number 1113231 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1113231. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Basildon Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/citizens-advice-braintree-south-essex-limited retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:11:14.151Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited is a registered charity (number 1113231) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,529,062 (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 Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited? Registered charity number 1113231 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location The Basildon Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,529,062 Website [www.cabse.org.uk](http://www.cabse.org.uk/) ## What does Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited do? To provide free, impartial and confidential advice and information to our clients on a range of issues that may include debt, welfare benefits, housing, employment, health and relationships. ## What causes is Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited 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=citizens-advice-braintree-south-essex-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cabse.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1113231) 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 Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited's charity number? Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited's charity number is 1113231. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1113231? Search 1113231 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 Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited do? To provide free, impartial and confidential advice and information to our clients on a range of issues that may include debt, welfare benefits, housing, employment, health and relationships. Does Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited. 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 Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited? Citizens Advice Braintree & South Essex Limited's website is http://www.cabse.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/1113231).