Is Essex Cornerstone Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Essex Cornerstone Foundation as a registered charity (number 1196354) 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.

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Essex Cornerstone Foundation's charity number is 1196354. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 1196354CIOChigwell

Essex Cornerstone Foundation

Essex Cornerstone Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in disability, based in Chigwell.

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Essex Cornerstone Foundation is listed as a registered charity (number 1196354) 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: disability. 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 Cornerstone Foundation?

Registered charity number: 1196354
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Chigwell

What does Essex Cornerstone Foundation do?

The object of the Foundation is for the public benefit to relieve the needs of people under the age of 40 resident in the UK who are suffering from ill health (either physical or mental) through the awards of grants of financial assistance to individuals and registered charities to assist in providing comforts, items and services to such people who are sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

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What causes is Essex Cornerstone Foundation registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Essex Cornerstone Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essex Cornerstone Foundation 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 Essex Cornerstone Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Essex Cornerstone Foundation as a registered charity (number 1196354) 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 Cornerstone Foundation's charity number?: Essex Cornerstone Foundation's charity number is 1196354. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1196354?: Search 1196354 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 Cornerstone Foundation do?: The object of the Foundation is for the public benefit to relieve the needs of people under the age of 40 resident in the UK who are suffering from ill health (either physical or mental) through the awards of grants of financial assistance to individuals and registered charities to assist in providing comforts, items and services to such people who are sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm.
Does Essex Cornerstone Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essex Cornerstone Foundation. 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 Cornerstone Foundation?: Essex Cornerstone Foundation 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 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.