Is Francis Denton Smith a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Francis Denton Smith as a registered charity (number 231188) 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 Francis Denton Smith's charity number?

Francis Denton Smith's charity number is 231188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Francis Denton Smith?

Francis Denton Smith does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Francis Denton Smith registered as a charity?

Francis Denton Smith was entered on the register on 23 July 1964.

Registered charity · No. 231188

Francis Denton Smith

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Francis Denton Smith is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Francis Denton Smith?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £1,187
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 231188
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 17-19 Clifford Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Francis Denton Smith (number 231188) 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 Francis Denton Smith do?

Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsActs as umbrella or resource body

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Francis Denton Smith

Answers Francis Denton Smith 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 Francis Denton Smith as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 July 1964
Where it says it operates: City of York

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Francis Denton Smith registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Francis Denton Smith yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Francis Denton Smith. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Francis Denton Smith a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Francis Denton Smith as a registered charity (number 231188) 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 Francis Denton Smith's charity number?: Francis Denton Smith's charity number is 231188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 231188?: Search 231188 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 Francis Denton Smith do?: Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsActs as umbrella or resource body
Does Francis Denton Smith have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Francis Denton 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 Francis Denton Smith?: Francis Denton Smith 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 Francis Denton Smith?: The register does not record Francis Denton Smith as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Francis Denton Smith registered as a charity?: Francis Denton Smith was entered on the register on 23 July 1964.

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.