--- title: "Smart Works (Greater Manchester) — check charity number 1163594 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Smart Works (Greater Manchester) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163594. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mellor House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smart-works-greater-manchester retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:20:42.301Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Smart Works (Greater Manchester) is a registered charity (number 1163594) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £380,481 (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 (Greater Manchester)? Registered charity number 1163594 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Mellor House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £380,481 Website [greatermanchester.smartworks.org.uk](https://greatermanchester.smartworks.org.uk/) ## What does Smart Works (Greater Manchester) do? Smart Works Greater Manchester offers a service to unemployed women who have a job interview pending and need support in preparing for the interview. Smart Works offers an individualised tailored service by means of personalised styling service with full free outfit for the interview which is their to keep. Plus an hour training on interview skills and techniques. ## What causes is Smart Works (Greater Manchester) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smart Works (Greater Manchester) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smart Works (Greater Manchester) 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-greater-manchester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://greatermanchester.smartworks.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smart Works (Greater Manchester) a legitimate charity? Yes. Smart Works (Greater Manchester) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163594) 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 (Greater Manchester)'s charity number? Smart Works (Greater Manchester)'s charity number is 1163594. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163594? Search 1163594 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 (Greater Manchester) do? Smart Works Greater Manchester offers a service to unemployed women who have a job interview pending and need support in preparing for the interview. Smart Works offers an individualised tailored service by means of personalised styling service with full free outfit for the interview which is their to keep. Plus an hour training on interview skills and techniques. Does Smart Works (Greater Manchester) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smart Works (Greater Manchester). 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 (Greater Manchester)? Smart Works (Greater Manchester)'s website is https://greatermanchester.smartworks.org.uk — 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/1163594).