--- title: "Society for the Maintenance of the Faith — check charity number 247767 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society for the Maintenance of the Faith a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 247767. Religious Activities charity based in 11 St. Silas Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-for-the-maintenance-of-the-faith retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:36:59.512Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society for the Maintenance of the Faith is a registered charity (number 247767) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £29,950 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 the Maintenance of the Faith? Registered charity number 247767 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 11 St. Silas Place Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £29,950 Website [www.smftrust.org.uk](http://www.smftrust.org.uk/) ## What does Society for the Maintenance of the Faith do? Patronage of parishes in the Church of England and the maintenance of the Catholic teaching and practice. ## What causes is Society for the Maintenance of the Faith registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society for the Maintenance of the Faith yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society for the Maintenance of the Faith 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-the-maintenance-of-the-faith&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.smftrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society for the Maintenance of the Faith a legitimate charity? Yes. Society for the Maintenance of the Faith is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247767) 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 the Maintenance of the Faith's charity number? Society for the Maintenance of the Faith's charity number is 247767. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 247767? Search 247767 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 the Maintenance of the Faith do? Patronage of parishes in the Church of England and the maintenance of the Catholic teaching and practice. Does Society for the Maintenance of the Faith have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society for the Maintenance of the Faith. 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 the Maintenance of the Faith? Society for the Maintenance of the Faith's website is http://www.smftrust.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/247767).