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title: "UK Smart Recovery — check charity number 1160516 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is UK Smart Recovery a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160516. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in PO Box 4964. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/uk-smart-recovery
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:24:43.191Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

UK Smart Recovery is a registered charity (number 1160516) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £586,267 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 UK Smart Recovery?

Registered charity number

1160516

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

PO Box 4964

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£586,267

Website

[www.smartrecovery.org.uk](http://www.smartrecovery.org.uk/)

## What does UK Smart Recovery do?

UK SMART Recovery is a science-based program to help people manage their recovery from any type of addictive behaviour who provide support meetings both in the community and at some service providers who are in Partnership with us

## What causes is UK Smart Recovery registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for UK Smart Recovery yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UK Smart Recovery 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is UK Smart Recovery a legitimate charity?

Yes. UK Smart Recovery is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160516) 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 UK Smart Recovery's charity number?

UK Smart Recovery's charity number is 1160516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160516?

Search 1160516 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 UK Smart Recovery do?

UK SMART Recovery is a science-based program to help people manage their recovery from any type of addictive behaviour who provide support meetings both in the community and at some service providers who are in Partnership with us

Does UK Smart Recovery have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK Smart Recovery. 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 UK Smart Recovery?

UK Smart Recovery's website is http://www.smartrecovery.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/1160516).