--- title: "Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor — charity 238666 | CharityCompare" description: "Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor (charity 238666): income £144 (2014). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-thomas-smythe-for-the-poor retrieved: 2026-10-07T18:40:54.340Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 238666 ST # Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=238666&subId=0) Work at Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sir-thomas-smythe-for-the-poor&type=claim&name=Sir%20Thomas%20Smythe%20for%20the%20Poor) to add your own description, logo and links. ## Check the current position The register reporting status is “Submission Double Default”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=238666&subId=0) before acting. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor? Reported income · year ending 2014-03-31 £144 Reported spending · year ending 2014-03-31 £0 Registered charity number 238666 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) 53 Main Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Quick answer Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor (number 238666) 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 Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor do? Receipt of dividend and bank interest income only. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor Answers Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2014, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Does Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor receive government funding? The annual return does not answer this question for Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies. In its annual return for the year ending 31 March 2014, Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor says it does not raise funds from the public. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 14 December 1964 Where it says it operates Kent ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals. 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. ## Linked funds and trusts The register records these funds under parent charity number 238666. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes. View 3 linked records - [Catherine Bamme (238666-1)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=238666&subId=1) - [Thomas Terry (238666-2)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=238666&subId=2) - [Parsonage Charity (238666-3)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=238666&subId=3) ## What causes is Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor? - 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 Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor's charity number? Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor's charity number is 238666. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 238666? Search 238666 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 Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor do? Receipt of dividend and bank interest income only. Does Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor. 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 Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor? Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor 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 Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor? The register does not record Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor registered as a charity? Sir Thomas Smythe for the Poor was entered on the register on 14 December 1964. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=238666&subId=0).