--- title: "John Smith's Charity — check charity number 218902 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Smith's Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218902. Accommodation/housing charity based in Peterchurch. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-smith-s-charity-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:05:56.379Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Smith's Charity is a registered charity (number 218902) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £40,701 (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 Smith's Charity? Registered charity number 218902 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Peterchurch Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £40,701 ## What does John Smith's Charity do? To supply and maintain six Almshouses in Peterchurch to accommodate six elderly ladies from the parishes of Peterchurch and Clifford in Herefordshire. ## What causes is John Smith's Charity registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Smith's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John 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=john-smith-s-charity-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Smith's Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. John Smith's Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218902) 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 Smith's Charity's charity number? John Smith's Charity's charity number is 218902. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218902? Search 218902 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 Smith's Charity do? To supply and maintain six Almshouses in Peterchurch to accommodate six elderly ladies from the parishes of Peterchurch and Clifford in Herefordshire. Does John Smith's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John 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 John Smith's Charity? John 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/218902).