--- title: "Henry Smith's Charity — charity 237703" description: "Henry Smith's Charity (charity 237703). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/henry-smith-s-charity-14 retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:27:50.931Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Henry Smith's Charity is listed as a registered charity (number 237703) 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: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. 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 Henry Smith's Charity? Registered charity number 237703 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) 3 Home Barn Court ## What does Henry Smith's Charity do? benefit of the needy, aged and infirm and their advancement of life within the ancient parish of Effingham ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; 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 Henry Smith's Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Henry Smith's Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Henry Smith's Charity 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 Henry Smith's Charity? - 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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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Henry Smith's Charity's charity number? Henry Smith's Charity's charity number is 237703. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 237703? Search 237703 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 Henry Smith's Charity do? benefit of the needy, aged and infirm and their advancement of life within the ancient parish of Effingham Does Henry Smith's Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Henry Smith's Charity. 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 Henry Smith's Charity? Henry Smith's Charity 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=237703&subId=0).