--- title: "Engaging Communities South West — charity 1153450" description: "Engaging Communities South West (charity 1153450). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/engaging-communities-south-west retrieved: 2026-09-21T16:15:53.256Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Engaging Communities South West is listed as a registered charity (number 1153450) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £431,518 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Engaging Communities South West? Registered charity number 1153450 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Library & Information Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £431,518 Website [www.healthwatchtorbay.org.uk](http://www.healthwatchtorbay.org.uk/) ## What does Engaging Communities South West do? Providing information and advice to the general public about local health and social care services; Making the views and experiences of members of the general public known to health and social care providers; Enabling local people to have a voice in the development, delivery and equality of access to local health and care services and facilities and;Independent Consumer voice ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. 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 Engaging Communities South West registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Engaging Communities South West yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Engaging Communities South West 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Engaging Communities South West? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=engaging-communities-south-west&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.healthwatchtorbay.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Engaging Communities South West a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Engaging Communities South West as a registered charity (number 1153450) 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 Engaging Communities South West's charity number? Engaging Communities South West's charity number is 1153450. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153450? Search 1153450 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 Engaging Communities South West do? Providing information and advice to the general public about local health and social care services; Making the views and experiences of members of the general public known to health and social care providers; Enabling local people to have a voice in the development, delivery and equality of access to local health and care services and facilities and;Independent Consumer voice Does Engaging Communities South West have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Engaging Communities South West. 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 Engaging Communities South West? Engaging Communities South West's website listed in our register data is http://www.healthwatchtorbay.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](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/charity-details/?regId=1153450&subId=0).