Is Early Essentials UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Early Essentials UK as a registered charity (number 1186657) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Early Essentials UK's charity number?

Early Essentials UK's charity number is 1186657. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186657?

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Registered charity · No. 1186657CIOMill Lane

Early Essentials UK

Early Essentials UK is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Mill Lane.

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Quick answer

Early Essentials UK is listed as a registered charity (number 1186657) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £64,280 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Early Essentials UK?

Registered charity number: 1186657
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Mill Lane
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30): £64,280
Website: earlyessentials.org.uk

What does Early Essentials UK do?

We are an emergency service providing Moses basket starter packs for the most vulnerable pregnant women unable to provide for their babies directly after birth. The women are referred to EE via a 'referring Agency' and we only provide a basket to referring Agency staff if the 'public benefit' criteria are met. Baskets act as baby's safe place to sleep and are filled with Mum and baby essentials.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Early Essentials UK registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Early Essentials UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Early Essentials UK 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Early Essentials UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Early Essentials UK as a registered charity (number 1186657) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Early Essentials UK's charity number?: Early Essentials UK's charity number is 1186657. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1186657?: Search 1186657 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 Early Essentials UK do?: We are an emergency service providing Moses basket starter packs for the most vulnerable pregnant women unable to provide for their babies directly after birth. The women are referred to EE via a 'referring Agency' and we only provide a basket to referring Agency staff if the 'public benefit' criteria are met. Baskets act as baby's safe place to sleep and are filled with Mum and baby essentials.
Does Early Essentials UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Early Essentials UK. 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 Early Essentials UK?: Early Essentials UK's website listed in our register data is https://earlyessentials.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.