--- title: "Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy — check charity number 1171824 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171824. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smile-ebenezer-houses-of-joy retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:44.719Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy is a registered charity (number 1171824) 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. Its latest reported income was £5,220 (year ending 2020-01-25). 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 Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy? Registered charity number 1171824 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2020-01-25) £5,220 ## What does Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy do? the charity organises recreative activities for the vulnerable families ## What causes is Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy 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=smile-ebenezer-houses-of-joy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy a legitimate charity? Yes. Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171824) 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 Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy's charity number? Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy's charity number is 1171824. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171824? Search 1171824 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 Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy do? the charity organises recreative activities for the vulnerable families Does Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy. 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 Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy? Smile Ebenezer - Houses of Joy 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/1171824).