--- title: "The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity — check charity number 261207 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261207. Religious Activities charity based in Gloucester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-vernon-smith-church-trust-charity retrieved: 2026-08-28T12:48:44.176Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity is a registered charity (number 261207) 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 £28,370 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity? Registered charity number 261207 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gloucester Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £28,370 ## What does The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity do? Make grants for the religious and charitable work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parishes of Edge and Pitchcombe. ## What causes is The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Vernon Smith Church Trust 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=the-vernon-smith-church-trust-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261207) 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 Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity's charity number? The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity's charity number is 261207. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261207? Search 261207 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 Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity do? Make grants for the religious and charitable work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parishes of Edge and Pitchcombe. Does The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Vernon Smith Church Trust 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 The Vernon Smith Church Trust Charity? The Vernon Smith Church Trust 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/261207).