--- title: "Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity — check charity number 1203859 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1203859. Disability charity based in Thornton in Craven. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smith-and-crowther-almshouse-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:21:22.921Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity is a registered charity (number 1203859) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. 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 Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity? Registered charity number 1203859 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Thornton in Craven ## What does Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity do? The relief of poverty for those who are resident in or have connections with the Parish of Thornton in Craven by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouses (and to upkeep and repair such housing) and by providing such other financial assistance to those almshouse residents. ## What causes is Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smith and Crowther Almshouse 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=smith-and-crowther-almshouse-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1203859) 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 Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity's charity number? Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity's charity number is 1203859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1203859? Search 1203859 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 Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity do? The relief of poverty for those who are resident in or have connections with the Parish of Thornton in Craven by the provision of social housing in the form of almshouses (and to upkeep and repair such housing) and by providing such other financial assistance to those almshouse residents. Does Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smith and Crowther Almshouse 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 Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity? Smith and Crowther Almshouse Charity 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/1203859).