--- title: "Smiles to Tanzania Charity — check charity number 1171029 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Smiles to Tanzania Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171029. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Filey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smiles-to-tanzania-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:21:54.723Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Smiles to Tanzania Charity is a registered charity (number 1171029) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £5,654 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Smiles to Tanzania Charity? Registered charity number 1171029 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Filey Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £5,654 Website [www.smilestotanzania.org](http://www.smilestotanzania.org/) ## What does Smiles to Tanzania Charity do? We operate on the Island of Ukerewe, Tanzania. Our main activity is raising funds to purchase school uniforms, exercise books, pens and pencils to enable orphaned and disadvantaged children the opportunity to attend school and gain an education. We fund the purchase of Solar Lights for homes that do not have electricity. In addition we operate a health Fund to enable sick children to receive help ## What causes is Smiles to Tanzania Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smiles to Tanzania Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smiles to Tanzania Charity 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=smiles-to-tanzania-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.smilestotanzania.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smiles to Tanzania Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Smiles to Tanzania Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171029) 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 Smiles to Tanzania Charity's charity number? Smiles to Tanzania Charity's charity number is 1171029. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171029? Search 1171029 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 Smiles to Tanzania Charity do? We operate on the Island of Ukerewe, Tanzania. Our main activity is raising funds to purchase school uniforms, exercise books, pens and pencils to enable orphaned and disadvantaged children the opportunity to attend school and gain an education. We fund the purchase of Solar Lights for homes that do not have electricity. In addition we operate a health Fund to enable sick children to receive help Does Smiles to Tanzania Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smiles to Tanzania Charity. 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 Smiles to Tanzania Charity? Smiles to Tanzania Charity's website is http://www.smilestotanzania.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/1171029).