Is Essex Birdwatching Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Essex Birdwatching Society as a registered charity (number 1142734) 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 Essex Birdwatching Society's charity number?

Essex Birdwatching Society's charity number is 1142734. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Essex Birdwatching Society

Essex Birdwatching Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in environment/conservation/heritage, based in Chelmsford.

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Essex Birdwatching Society is listed as a registered charity (number 1142734) 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: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £36,521 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Essex Birdwatching Society?

Registered charity number: 1142734
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Chelmsford
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31): £36,521
Website: www.ebws.org.uk

What does Essex Birdwatching Society do?

The Essex Birdwatching Society exists to promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, education, knowledge and protection in relation to wild birds in the ceremonial County of Essex, including the areas of unitary authorities and in the London Boroughs of Barking, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Essex Birdwatching Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Essex Birdwatching Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essex Birdwatching Society 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

What should you check before donating to Essex Birdwatching Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Essex Birdwatching Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Essex Birdwatching Society as a registered charity (number 1142734) 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 Essex Birdwatching Society's charity number?: Essex Birdwatching Society's charity number is 1142734. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1142734?: Search 1142734 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 Essex Birdwatching Society do?: The Essex Birdwatching Society exists to promote for the benefit of the public, conservation, education, knowledge and protection in relation to wild birds in the ceremonial County of Essex, including the areas of unitary authorities and in the London Boroughs of Barking, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.
Does Essex Birdwatching Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex Birdwatching Society. 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 Essex Birdwatching Society?: Essex Birdwatching Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ebws.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.