--- title: "John Smethurst for Bellringers — check charity number 257368 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Smethurst for Bellringers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257368. Religious Activities charity based in Radcliffe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-smethurst-for-bellringers retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:07:40.419Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Smethurst for Bellringers is a registered charity (number 257368) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £54 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 John Smethurst for Bellringers? Registered charity number 257368 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Radcliffe Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £54 ## What does John Smethurst for Bellringers do? Interest spent annually on the maintenance of the church bells. ## What causes is John Smethurst for Bellringers registered for? Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Smethurst for Bellringers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Smethurst for Bellringers 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=john-smethurst-for-bellringers&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Smethurst for Bellringers a legitimate charity? Yes. John Smethurst for Bellringers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257368) 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 John Smethurst for Bellringers's charity number? John Smethurst for Bellringers's charity number is 257368. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257368? Search 257368 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 John Smethurst for Bellringers do? Interest spent annually on the maintenance of the church bells. Does John Smethurst for Bellringers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Smethurst for Bellringers. 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 John Smethurst for Bellringers? John Smethurst for Bellringers 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/257368).