--- title: "Anthony Smith — check charity number 262088 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Anthony Smith a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 262088. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Thakeham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/anthony-smith-2 retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:38:23.199Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Anthony Smith is a registered charity (number 262088) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Anthony Smith? Registered charity number 262088 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thakeham ## What does Anthony Smith do? Utilisation of funds to the poor of Haslemere by distribution through Haslemere United Charities ## What causes is Anthony Smith registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Anthony Smith yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Anthony Smith 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=anthony-smith-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Anthony Smith a legitimate charity? Yes. Anthony Smith is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 262088) 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 Anthony Smith's charity number? Anthony Smith's charity number is 262088. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 262088? Search 262088 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 Anthony Smith do? Utilisation of funds to the poor of Haslemere by distribution through Haslemere United Charities Does Anthony Smith have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Anthony Smith. 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 Anthony Smith? Anthony Smith 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/262088).