--- title: "Riding for Smiles — check charity number 1174773 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Riding for Smiles a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174773. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mansfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/riding-for-smiles retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:46:46.061Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Riding for Smiles is a registered charity (number 1174773) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £39,724 (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 Riding for Smiles? Registered charity number 1174773 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Mansfield Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £39,724 ## What does Riding for Smiles do? RfS offers inclusive, innovative equestrian based activities to disabled and vulnerable young people who have physical, social, learning, behavioural and mental disabilities and those who are disaffected, excluded or marginalised. Our sessions provide enjoyable, enrichment experiences to develop confidence and self-esteem, positive interaction, motivation, calmness, thoughtfulness and resilience. ## What causes is Riding for Smiles registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Riding for Smiles yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Riding for Smiles 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=riding-for-smiles&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Riding for Smiles a legitimate charity? Yes. Riding for Smiles is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174773) 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 Riding for Smiles's charity number? Riding for Smiles's charity number is 1174773. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174773? Search 1174773 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 Riding for Smiles do? RfS offers inclusive, innovative equestrian based activities to disabled and vulnerable young people who have physical, social, learning, behavioural and mental disabilities and those who are disaffected, excluded or marginalised. Our sessions provide enjoyable, enrichment experiences to develop confidence and self-esteem, positive interaction, motivation, calmness, thoughtfulness and resilience. Does Riding for Smiles have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Riding for Smiles. 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 Riding for Smiles? Riding for Smiles 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/1174773).