Is James Smellie Memorial Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists James Smellie Memorial Fund as a registered charity (number 251241) 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund's charity number?

James Smellie Memorial Fund's charity number is 251241. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 251241?

Search 251241 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.

Does James Smellie Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Smellie Memorial Fund. 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund?

James Smellie Memorial Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was James Smellie Memorial Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for James Smellie Memorial Fund: James Smellie Bursaries.

When was James Smellie Memorial Fund registered as a charity?

James Smellie Memorial Fund was entered on the register on 16 February 1967.

Registered charity · No. 251241Trust

James Smellie Memorial Fund

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James Smellie Memorial Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about James Smellie Memorial Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-05: £6,357
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-05: £6,000
Registered charity number: 251241
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Broad Campden
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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James Smellie Memorial Fund (number 251241) 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund do?

The support of charities working to improve the lives of children whose quality of life has suffered as a consequence of illness, mistreatment or other misfortune, including responding to the circumstances and conditions in the homes of children facing such adversities by also recognising the need to support the families who are caring for them.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for James Smellie Memorial Fund

Answers James Smellie Memorial Fund 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 February 1967
Previous names on the register: James Smellie Bursaries
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 James Smellie Memorial Fund registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for James Smellie Memorial Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score James Smellie Memorial Fund. 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists James Smellie Memorial Fund as a registered charity (number 251241) 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund's charity number?: James Smellie Memorial Fund's charity number is 251241. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 251241?: Search 251241 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund do?: The support of charities working to improve the lives of children whose quality of life has suffered as a consequence of illness, mistreatment or other misfortune, including responding to the circumstances and conditions in the homes of children facing such adversities by also recognising the need to support the families who are caring for them.
Does James Smellie Memorial Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Smellie Memorial Fund. 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund?: James Smellie Memorial Fund 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 James Smellie Memorial Fund?: The register does not record James Smellie Memorial Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was James Smellie Memorial Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for James Smellie Memorial Fund: James Smellie Bursaries.
When was James Smellie Memorial Fund registered as a charity?: James Smellie Memorial Fund was entered on the register on 16 February 1967.

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.