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title: "Smethurst Ministries Trust — check charity number 1043713 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Smethurst Ministries Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1043713. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Brighton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smethurst-ministries-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:09:31.069Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Smethurst Ministries Trust is a registered charity (number 1043713) 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 prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £58,387 (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 Smethurst Ministries Trust?

Registered charity number

1043713

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Brighton

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£58,387

Website

[www.smethurstministries.com](http://www.smethurstministries.com/)

## What does Smethurst Ministries Trust do?

Mercy missions to the poor and orphans in Europe and needy communities around the United Kingdom. Medicines, blankets, shoes and warm clothing are sent into Europe, Eastern Europe and Ukraine to needy families and orphanages. Seminars to help families in the UK in home relationships, marriage breakdowns and needy children. Seminars to equip counsellors to help others in crisis.

## What causes is Smethurst Ministries Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smethurst Ministries Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smethurst Ministries 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Smethurst Ministries Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Smethurst Ministries Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1043713) 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 Smethurst Ministries Trust's charity number?

Smethurst Ministries Trust's charity number is 1043713. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1043713?

Search 1043713 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 Smethurst Ministries Trust do?

Mercy missions to the poor and orphans in Europe and needy communities around the United Kingdom. Medicines, blankets, shoes and warm clothing are sent into Europe, Eastern Europe and Ukraine to needy families and orphanages. Seminars to help families in the UK in home relationships, marriage breakdowns and needy children. Seminars to equip counsellors to help others in crisis.

Does Smethurst Ministries Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smethurst Ministries 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 Smethurst Ministries Trust?

Smethurst Ministries Trust's website is http://www.smethurstministries.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/1043713).