--- title: "The Smugglers CIO — check charity number 1209198 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Smugglers CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209198. Disability charity based in 54 Devizes Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-smugglers-cio retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:18:25.600Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Smugglers CIO is a registered charity (number 1209198) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £976 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 The Smugglers CIO? Registered charity number 1209198 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 54 Devizes Road Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £976 Website [www.thesmugglers.org](http://www.thesmugglers.org/) ## What does The Smugglers CIO do? The objects of the CIO are the relief of those in need, in England and Wales, by reason of, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage that leads to them becoming homeless through supplying them a weatherproof, hard wearing bag containing items that will help them in their situation. ## What causes is The Smugglers CIO registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Smugglers CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Smugglers CIO 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=the-smugglers-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thesmugglers.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Smugglers CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Smugglers CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209198) 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 The Smugglers CIO's charity number? The Smugglers CIO's charity number is 1209198. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209198? Search 1209198 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 The Smugglers CIO do? The objects of the CIO are the relief of those in need, in England and Wales, by reason of, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage that leads to them becoming homeless through supplying them a weatherproof, hard wearing bag containing items that will help them in their situation. Does The Smugglers CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Smugglers CIO. 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 The Smugglers CIO? The Smugglers CIO's website is http://www.thesmugglers.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/1209198).