--- title: "Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust — check charity number 1177527 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177527. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 109 Court Oak Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harborne-and-smethwick-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:25:04.490Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1177527) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,970,340 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1177527 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 109 Court Oak Road Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £1,970,340 Website [www.hplc.org.uk](http://www.hplc.org.uk/) ## What does Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust do? 1. The provision of safe and secure sheltered accommodation for people aged 60 years and over in Smethwick and Harborne who wish to continue to live independently;2. The provision of financial support to persons in conditions of hardship or need in Smethwick and Harborne. ## What causes is Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust 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=harborne-and-smethwick-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hplc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177527) 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 Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust's charity number? Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust's charity number is 1177527. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177527? Search 1177527 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 Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust do? 1. The provision of safe and secure sheltered accommodation for people aged 60 years and over in Smethwick and Harborne who wish to continue to live independently;2. The provision of financial support to persons in conditions of hardship or need in Smethwick and Harborne. Does Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust. 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 Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust? Harborne and Smethwick Charitable Trust's website is http://www.hplc.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1177527).