--- title: "Smart Works Birmingham — check charity number 1168264 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Smart Works Birmingham a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168264. Education/training charity based in Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smart-works-birmingham retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:06:37.396Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Smart Works Birmingham is a registered charity (number 1168264) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £187,941 (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 Smart Works Birmingham? Registered charity number 1168264 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Birmingham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £187,941 ## What does Smart Works Birmingham do? Helping unemployed women to return to the work place by providing a personalised styling session, interview clothes and with interview coaching ## What causes is Smart Works Birmingham registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smart Works Birmingham yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smart Works Birmingham 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=smart-works-birmingham&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smart Works Birmingham a legitimate charity? Yes. Smart Works Birmingham is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168264) 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 Smart Works Birmingham's charity number? Smart Works Birmingham's charity number is 1168264. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168264? Search 1168264 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 Smart Works Birmingham do? Helping unemployed women to return to the work place by providing a personalised styling session, interview clothes and with interview coaching Does Smart Works Birmingham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smart Works Birmingham. 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 Smart Works Birmingham? Smart Works Birmingham 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/1168264).