--- title: "Henry Smith's Charity — check charity number 209612 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Henry Smith's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209612. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Council Offices. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/henry-smith-s-charity-8 retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:53:37.891Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Henry Smith's Charity is a registered charity (number 209612) 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 £3,600 (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 Henry Smith's Charity? Registered charity number 209612 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Council Offices Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,600 ## What does Henry Smith's Charity do? The object of the charity is to distribute a proportion of the income from the Henry Smith Estate for the relief of those aged 65 or over, poor or infirm people in parish of East Grinstead, Ashurst Wood and Forest Row. ## What causes is Henry Smith's Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Henry Smith's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Henry Smith's Charity 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=henry-smith-s-charity-8&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Henry Smith's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Henry Smith's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209612) 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 Henry Smith's Charity's charity number? Henry Smith's Charity's charity number is 209612. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209612? Search 209612 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 Henry Smith's Charity do? The object of the charity is to distribute a proportion of the income from the Henry Smith Estate for the relief of those aged 65 or over, poor or infirm people in parish of East Grinstead, Ashurst Wood and Forest Row. Does Henry Smith's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Henry Smith's Charity. 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 Henry Smith's Charity? Henry Smith's Charity 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/209612).