--- title: "Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation — check charity number 309830 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 309830. Education/training charity based in Little Houghton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ward-and-smyth-educational-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:57:24.182Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation is a registered charity (number 309830) 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 £1,587 (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 Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation? Registered charity number 309830 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Little Houghton Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,587 ## What does Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation do? Promoting the education and welfare of pupils attending Little Houghton Church of England (Aided) Primary School by making grants for specific purposes. ## What causes is Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation 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=ward-and-smyth-educational-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 309830) 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 Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation's charity number? Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation's charity number is 309830. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 309830? Search 309830 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 Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation do? Promoting the education and welfare of pupils attending Little Houghton Church of England (Aided) Primary School by making grants for specific purposes. Does Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation. 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 Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation? Ward and Smyth Educational Foundation 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/309830).