Is Margaret Ann Smith Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Margaret Ann Smith Charity as a registered charity (number 526138) 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 Margaret Ann Smith Charity's charity number?

Margaret Ann Smith Charity's charity number is 526138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 526138?

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Does Margaret Ann Smith Charity have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Margaret Ann Smith Charity?

Margaret Ann Smith Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Margaret Ann Smith Charity registered as a charity?

Margaret Ann Smith Charity was entered on the register on 28 November 1966.

Registered charity · No. 526138

Margaret Ann Smith Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Margaret Ann Smith Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Margaret Ann Smith Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £7,641
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £1,008
Registered charity number: 526138
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 14 Market Place
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Margaret Ann Smith Charity (number 526138) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Margaret Ann Smith Charity do?

To make grants to children and young people for the purpose of educational visits abroad in the Tottington area of Bury.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Margaret Ann Smith Charity

Answers Margaret Ann Smith Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Margaret Ann Smith Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 November 1966
Where it says it operates: Bury · Manchester City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Margaret Ann Smith Charity registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Margaret Ann Smith Charity yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Margaret Ann Smith Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Margaret Ann Smith Charity as a registered charity (number 526138) 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 Margaret Ann Smith Charity's charity number?: Margaret Ann Smith Charity's charity number is 526138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 526138?: Search 526138 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 Margaret Ann Smith Charity do?: To make grants to children and young people for the purpose of educational visits abroad in the Tottington area of Bury.
Does Margaret Ann Smith Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Margaret Ann Smith 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 Margaret Ann Smith Charity?: Margaret Ann Smith Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Margaret Ann Smith Charity?: The register does not record Margaret Ann Smith Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Margaret Ann Smith Charity registered as a charity?: Margaret Ann Smith Charity was entered on the register on 28 November 1966.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.