Healthwatch Essex Limited
The charity provides information and advice to the general public in Essex about local health and social care services. It makes the views and experiences of members of the general public known to health and social care providers, and it provides training for volunteers and the wider community in understanding, scrutinizing, reviewing and monitoring local health and care services and facilities.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides information and advice to the general public in Essex about local health and social care services. It makes the views and experiences of members of the general public known to health and social care providers, and it provides training for volunteers and the wider community in understanding, scrutinizing, reviewing and monitoring local health and care services and facilities.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £791,828 | £760,167 | £760,167 | £778,598 | £218,523 | 22 / 150 |
| 2024 | £705,834 | £668,486 | £668,486 | £746,937 | £192,485 | 24 / 100 |
| 2023 | £583,148 | £642,210 | £642,210 | £709,588 | £258,348 | 17 / 48 |
| 2022 | £703,443 | £587,457 | £587,457 | £768,199 | £78,961 | 16 / 55 |
| 2021 | £794,630 | £560,893 | £560,893 | £652,213 | £652,213 | 14 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Healthwatch Essex Limited
What does Healthwatch Essex Limited do?
The charity provides information and advice to the general public in Essex about local health and social care services. It makes the views and experiences of members of the general public known to health and social care providers, and it provides training for volunteers and the wider community in understanding, scrutinizing, reviewing and monitoring local health and care services and facilities.
How much income did Healthwatch Essex Limited report in 2025?
Healthwatch Essex Limited reported total income of £792k and reported expenditure of £760k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Healthwatch Essex Limited registered as a charity?
Healthwatch Essex Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 2014 as charity number 1158356. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Healthwatch Essex Limited?
Healthwatch Essex Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Healthwatch Essex Limited operate?
Healthwatch Essex Limited operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Healthwatch Essex Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Healthwatch Essex Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158356.
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