Is Smethwick Local History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Smethwick Local History Society as a registered charity (number 1062522) 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 Smethwick Local History Society's charity number?

Smethwick Local History Society's charity number is 1062522. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1062522?

Search 1062522 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.

Does Smethwick Local History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smethwick Local History Society. 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 Smethwick Local History Society?

Smethwick Local History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.smethwicklocalhistory.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Smethwick Local History Society registered as a charity?

Smethwick Local History Society was entered on the register on 23 May 1997.

Registered charity · No. 1062522

Smethwick Local History Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Smethwick Local History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Smethwick Local History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-23: £2,432
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-23: £2,229
Registered charity number: 1062522
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Smethwick
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.smethwicklocalhistory.co.uk

Quick answer

Smethwick Local History Society (number 1062522) 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 Smethwick Local History Society do?

To draw to people's attention the history that is all around them. To support and encourage research into and conservation of the history of Smethwick.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Smethwick Local History Society

Answers Smethwick Local History Society 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 Smethwick Local History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 May 1997
Where it says it operates: Birmingham City · Coventry City · Dudley · Sandwell · Solihull · Walsall · Wolverhampton

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Smethwick Local History Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Smethwick Local History Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Smethwick Local History Society. 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

What should you check before donating to Smethwick Local History Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smethwick Local History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Smethwick Local History Society as a registered charity (number 1062522) 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 Smethwick Local History Society's charity number?: Smethwick Local History Society's charity number is 1062522. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1062522?: Search 1062522 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 Smethwick Local History Society do?: To draw to people's attention the history that is all around them. To support and encourage research into and conservation of the history of Smethwick.
Does Smethwick Local History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smethwick Local History Society. 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 Smethwick Local History Society?: Smethwick Local History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.smethwicklocalhistory.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Smethwick Local History Society?: The register does not record Smethwick Local History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Smethwick Local History Society registered as a charity?: Smethwick Local History Society was entered on the register on 23 May 1997.

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.