Is The Upper Room, Essex a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Upper Room, Essex as a registered charity (number 1174700) 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 Upper Room, Essex's charity number?

The Upper Room, Essex's charity number is 1174700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1174700?

Search 1174700 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 Upper Room, Essex have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Upper Room, Essex. 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 Upper Room, Essex?

The Upper Room, Essex does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Upper Room, Essex registered as a charity?

The Upper Room, Essex was entered on the register on 18 September 2017.

Registered charity · No. 1174700Trust

The Upper Room, Essex

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Upper Room, Essex is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Upper Room, Essex?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1174700
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Romford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

Quick answer

The Upper Room, Essex (number 1174700) 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 Upper Room, Essex do?

To advance the Christian faith for the public benefit, by promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ and by teaching biblical principles to people with drug, alcohol and other addictions. To work with them in conjunction with Christian rehabilitation centres and working with those who would not normally attend a place of worship by engaging with them through sport as a means of bringing people together.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Upper Room, Essex

Answers The Upper Room, Essex 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 records The Upper Room, Essex as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 September 2017
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Upper Room, Essex registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Upper Room, Essex yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Upper Room, Essex. 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 Upper Room, Essex?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Upper Room, Essex a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Upper Room, Essex as a registered charity (number 1174700) 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 Upper Room, Essex's charity number?: The Upper Room, Essex's charity number is 1174700. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1174700?: Search 1174700 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 Upper Room, Essex do?: To advance the Christian faith for the public benefit, by promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ and by teaching biblical principles to people with drug, alcohol and other addictions. To work with them in conjunction with Christian rehabilitation centres and working with those who would not normally attend a place of worship by engaging with them through sport as a means of bringing people together.
Does The Upper Room, Essex have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Upper Room, Essex. 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 Upper Room, Essex?: The Upper Room, Essex does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Upper Room, Essex?: The register records The Upper Room, Essex as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was The Upper Room, Essex registered as a charity?: The Upper Room, Essex was entered on the register on 18 September 2017.

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.