--- title: "Frances Smith — check charity number 224979 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Frances Smith a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 224979. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in North Thoresby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/frances-smith retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:09:08.249Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Frances Smith is a registered charity (number 224979) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,375 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Frances Smith? Registered charity number 224979 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location North Thoresby Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,375 ## What does Frances Smith do? Relief of poverty within the parish of North Thoresby. ## What causes is Frances Smith registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Frances Smith yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Frances Smith 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=frances-smith&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Frances Smith a legitimate charity? Yes. Frances Smith is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 224979) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Frances Smith's charity number? Frances Smith's charity number is 224979. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 224979? Search 224979 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 Frances Smith do? Relief of poverty within the parish of North Thoresby. Does Frances Smith have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Frances Smith. 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 Frances Smith? Frances Smith 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 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/224979).