--- title: "Smethwick Church Action Network — check charity number 1157993 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Smethwick Church Action Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157993. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Hill Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smethwick-church-action-network retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:07:09.949Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Smethwick Church Action Network is a registered charity (number 1157993) 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 £150,081 (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 Smethwick Church Action Network? Registered charity number 1157993 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Hill Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £150,081 Website [www.smethwickcan.org](http://www.smethwickcan.org/) ## What does Smethwick Church Action Network do? Smethwick CAN works with local communities to tackle poverty, build community, increase aspiration and support the most vulnerable. We provide a wide range of services through local churches and community groups including places of welcome to build community; supporting people towards work and social enterprise to increase aspiration; and provide crisis relief to support the most vulnerable. ## What causes is Smethwick Church Action Network registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smethwick Church Action Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smethwick Church Action Network 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=smethwick-church-action-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.smethwickcan.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smethwick Church Action Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Smethwick Church Action Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157993) 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 Smethwick Church Action Network's charity number? Smethwick Church Action Network's charity number is 1157993. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157993? Search 1157993 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 Smethwick Church Action Network do? Smethwick CAN works with local communities to tackle poverty, build community, increase aspiration and support the most vulnerable. We provide a wide range of services through local churches and community groups including places of welcome to build community; supporting people towards work and social enterprise to increase aspiration; and provide crisis relief to support the most vulnerable. Does Smethwick Church Action Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smethwick Church Action Network. 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 Smethwick Church Action Network? Smethwick Church Action Network's website is http://www.smethwickcan.org — 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/1157993).