--- title: "Society for Medicines Research — check charity number 276839 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society for Medicines Research a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 276839. Education/training charity based in Cartwright Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-for-medicines-research retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:12:10.542Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society for Medicines Research is a registered charity (number 276839) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £79,463 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Society for Medicines Research? Registered charity number 276839 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cartwright Court Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £79,463 Website [www.smr.org.uk](http://www.smr.org.uk/) ## What does Society for Medicines Research do? The objects of the Charity are the advancement of science relating to all aspects of drug research, primarily byproviding a common meeting ground for all who are interested and involved in such research, with the purposeof furthering the education of such persons to be of ultimate benefit to the general public in the field of relief ofsickness. ## What causes is Society for Medicines Research registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society for Medicines Research yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society for Medicines Research 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=society-for-medicines-research&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.smr.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society for Medicines Research a legitimate charity? Yes. Society for Medicines Research is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 276839) 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 Society for Medicines Research's charity number? Society for Medicines Research's charity number is 276839. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 276839? Search 276839 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 Society for Medicines Research do? The objects of the Charity are the advancement of science relating to all aspects of drug research, primarily byproviding a common meeting ground for all who are interested and involved in such research, with the purposeof furthering the education of such persons to be of ultimate benefit to the general public in the field of relief ofsickness. Does Society for Medicines Research have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society for Medicines Research. 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 Society for Medicines Research? Society for Medicines Research's website is http://www.smr.org.uk — 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/276839).