--- title: "Bringing Back a Smile — check charity number 1171419 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bringing Back a Smile a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171419. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Spennymoor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bringing-back-a-smile retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:33:19.394Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bringing Back a Smile is a registered charity (number 1171419) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £61,604 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Bringing Back a Smile? Registered charity number 1171419 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Spennymoor Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £61,604 Website [www.bringingbackasmile.com](http://www.bringingbackasmile.com/) ## What does Bringing Back a Smile do? Activities such as fun days music concerts etc ## What causes is Bringing Back a Smile registered for? General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bringing Back a Smile yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bringing Back a Smile 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=bringing-back-a-smile&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bringingbackasmile.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bringing Back a Smile a legitimate charity? Yes. Bringing Back a Smile is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171419) 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 Bringing Back a Smile's charity number? Bringing Back a Smile's charity number is 1171419. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171419? Search 1171419 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 Bringing Back a Smile do? Activities such as fun days music concerts etc Does Bringing Back a Smile have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bringing Back a Smile. 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 Bringing Back a Smile? Bringing Back a Smile's website is http://www.bringingbackasmile.com — 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/1171419).