--- title: "Friends of Smarden Church — check charity number 1050209 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Smarden Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1050209. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Smarden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-smarden-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:17:33.630Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Smarden Church is a registered charity (number 1050209) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £14,003 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Friends of Smarden Church? Registered charity number 1050209 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Smarden Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £14,003 ## What does Friends of Smarden Church do? The Charity is established principally to beautify and assist in the conservation and restoration of the fabric, but not the moveable contents, of the Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, Smarden ## What causes is Friends of Smarden Church registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Smarden Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Smarden Church 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=friends-of-smarden-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Smarden Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Smarden Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1050209) 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 Friends of Smarden Church's charity number? Friends of Smarden Church's charity number is 1050209. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1050209? Search 1050209 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 Friends of Smarden Church do? The Charity is established principally to beautify and assist in the conservation and restoration of the fabric, but not the moveable contents, of the Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, Smarden Does Friends of Smarden Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Smarden Church. 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 Friends of Smarden Church? Friends of Smarden Church 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/1050209).