--- title: "S.m.i.l.e London & Essex — check charity number 1177989 | CharityCompare" description: "Is S.m.i.l.e London & Essex a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177989. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/s-m-i-l-e-london-essex retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:27:36.381Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer S.m.i.l.e London & Essex is a registered charity (number 1177989) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £243,538 (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 S.m.i.l.e London & Essex? Registered charity number 1177989 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £243,538 Website [www.smilelondonessex.com](http://www.smilelondonessex.com/) ## What does S.m.i.l.e London & Essex do? Supporting families living in crisis in London and Essex. All support is provided via a referral from a front line professional who know the families financial struggle. ## What causes is S.m.i.l.e London & Essex registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for S.m.i.l.e London & Essex yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. S.m.i.l.e London & Essex 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=s-m-i-l-e-london-essex&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.smilelondonessex.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is S.m.i.l.e London & Essex a legitimate charity? Yes. S.m.i.l.e London & Essex is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177989) 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 S.m.i.l.e London & Essex's charity number? S.m.i.l.e London & Essex's charity number is 1177989. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177989? Search 1177989 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 S.m.i.l.e London & Essex do? Supporting families living in crisis in London and Essex. All support is provided via a referral from a front line professional who know the families financial struggle. Does S.m.i.l.e London & Essex have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for S.m.i.l.e London & Essex. 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 S.m.i.l.e London & Essex? S.m.i.l.e London & Essex's website is http://www.smilelondonessex.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1177989).