--- title: "Mary Elena Smith Trust — check charity number 312152 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mary Elena Smith Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 312152. Education/training charity based in 41 Holywell Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mary-elena-smith-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:03:48.158Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mary Elena Smith Trust is a registered charity (number 312152) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £635 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Mary Elena Smith Trust? Registered charity number 312152 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 41 Holywell Hill Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £635 ## What does Mary Elena Smith Trust do? Provide contributions towards the costs of training candidates for ordination within the Diocese of St Albans. ## What causes is Mary Elena Smith Trust registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mary Elena Smith Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mary Elena Smith 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=mary-elena-smith-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mary Elena Smith Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Mary Elena Smith Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 312152) 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 Mary Elena Smith Trust's charity number? Mary Elena Smith Trust's charity number is 312152. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 312152? Search 312152 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 Mary Elena Smith Trust do? Provide contributions towards the costs of training candidates for ordination within the Diocese of St Albans. Does Mary Elena Smith Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mary Elena Smith 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 Mary Elena Smith Trust? Mary Elena Smith Trust 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/312152).