--- title: "Frances Smith — charity 224979" description: "Frances Smith (charity 224979). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/frances-smith retrieved: 2026-09-21T18:14:59.446Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Frances Smith is listed as a registered charity (number 224979) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,375 (year ending 2026-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Frances Smith? Registered charity number 224979 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) North Thoresby Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £2,375 ## What does Frances Smith do? Relief of poverty within the parish of North Thoresby. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Frances Smith registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Frances Smith yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Frances 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Frances Smith? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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What is Frances Smith's charity number? Frances Smith's charity number is 224979. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 224979? Search 224979 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 Frances Smith do? Relief of poverty within the parish of North Thoresby. Does Frances Smith have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Frances 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 Frances Smith? Frances 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 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=224979&subId=0).