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title: "Frederick William Smith Deceased Art… — charity 201818"
description: "Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest (charity 201818). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/frederick-william-smith-deceased-art-bequest
retrieved: 2026-09-21T18:15:06.207Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest is listed as a registered charity (number 201818) 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: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,862 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest?

Registered charity number

201818

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact locality (not service coverage)

1-3 The Avenue

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£2,862

## What does Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest do?

To use the income of the charity to purchase good pictures of an elevating character for presentation to the Corporation of Southampton

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest 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.
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## What should you check before donating to Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest?

- 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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## Provided by the charity

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest as a registered charity (number 201818) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest's charity number?

Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest's charity number is 201818. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 201818?

Search 201818 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 Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest do?

To use the income of the charity to purchase good pictures of an elevating character for presentation to the Corporation of Southampton

Does Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest. 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 Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest?

Frederick William Smith Deceased Art Bequest 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=201818&subId=0).