Is The Epping Forest Sunflower Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Epping Forest Sunflower Group as a registered charity (number 1087907) 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 The Epping Forest Sunflower Group's charity number?

The Epping Forest Sunflower Group's charity number is 1087907. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1087907?

Search 1087907 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.

Does The Epping Forest Sunflower Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Epping Forest Sunflower Group. 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 The Epping Forest Sunflower Group?

The Epping Forest Sunflower Group's website listed in our register data is http://sunflowergroup.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.

What was The Epping Forest Sunflower Group previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Epping Forest Sunflower Group: Chigwell and District Physically Disabled Support Group.

When was The Epping Forest Sunflower Group registered as a charity?

The Epping Forest Sunflower Group was entered on the register on 8 August 2001.

Registered charity · No. 1087907

The Epping Forest Sunflower Group

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Epping Forest Sunflower Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about The Epping Forest Sunflower Group?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,200
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,434
Registered charity number: 1087907
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Grange Farm Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: sunflowergroup.org.uk

Quick answer

The Epping Forest Sunflower Group (number 1087907) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Epping Forest Sunflower Group do?

Provision of once weekly social activities that benefit members, provide respite for carers and promote volunteering for people with learning disabilities. Fine weather outings and sensory walks in local nature reserves and Epping Forest. Art, photography and filming sessions recording group activities to promote and display the Groups work to the public.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Epping Forest Sunflower Group

Answers The Epping Forest Sunflower Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Epping Forest Sunflower Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 August 2001
Also known as: Chigwell Disabled Group; The Sunflower Group
Previous names on the register: Chigwell and District Physically Disabled Support Group
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 The Epping Forest Sunflower Group registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Epping Forest Sunflower Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Epping Forest Sunflower Group. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to The Epping Forest Sunflower Group?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Epping Forest Sunflower Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Epping Forest Sunflower Group as a registered charity (number 1087907) 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 The Epping Forest Sunflower Group's charity number?: The Epping Forest Sunflower Group's charity number is 1087907. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1087907?: Search 1087907 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 The Epping Forest Sunflower Group do?: Provision of once weekly social activities that benefit members, provide respite for carers and promote volunteering for people with learning disabilities. Fine weather outings and sensory walks in local nature reserves and Epping Forest. Art, photography and filming sessions recording group activities to promote and display the Groups work to the public.
Does The Epping Forest Sunflower Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Epping Forest Sunflower Group. 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 The Epping Forest Sunflower Group?: The Epping Forest Sunflower Group's website listed in our register data is http://sunflowergroup.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Epping Forest Sunflower Group?: The register does not record The Epping Forest Sunflower Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Epping Forest Sunflower Group previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Epping Forest Sunflower Group: Chigwell and District Physically Disabled Support Group.
When was The Epping Forest Sunflower Group registered as a charity?: The Epping Forest Sunflower Group was entered on the register on 8 August 2001.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.