Wat Thai Southend (number 1199685) 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 Wat Thai Southend do?
Wat Thai Southend is a temple in Theravada Buddhism. It is a place of worship for Theravada Monks from Thailand who practice and teach Buddhism and carry out religious ceremonies, meditation, chanting and activities for the Thai and local communities in Southend on Sea and surrounding areas. The Wat Thai Southend temple supports peaceful coexistence of Buddhist Thai & British culture in society.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wat Thai Southend
Answers Wat Thai Southend gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 Wat Thai Southend as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Wat Thai Southend's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Southend-on-sea
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Wat Thai Southend registered for?
Religious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for Wat Thai Southend yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wat Thai Southend.
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The register data used for this profile lists Wat Thai Southend as a registered charity (number 1199685) 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 Wat Thai Southend's charity number?
Wat Thai Southend's charity number is 1199685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Wat Thai Southend do?
Wat Thai Southend is a temple in Theravada Buddhism. It is a place of worship for Theravada Monks from Thailand who practice and teach Buddhism and carry out religious ceremonies, meditation, chanting and activities for the Thai and local communities in Southend on Sea and surrounding areas. The Wat Thai Southend temple supports peaceful coexistence of Buddhist Thai & British culture in society.
Does Wat Thai Southend have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wat Thai Southend. 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 Wat Thai Southend?
Wat Thai Southend's website listed in our register data is http://www.watthaisouthend.com. 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 Wat Thai Southend?
The register does not record Wat Thai Southend as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Wat Thai Southend's trustees paid?
Wat Thai Southend's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Wat Thai Southend registered as a charity?
Wat Thai Southend was entered on the register on 18 July 2022.