Is The Smugglers CIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Smugglers CIO as a registered charity (number 1209198) 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 The Smugglers CIO's charity number?

The Smugglers CIO's charity number is 1209198. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1209198?

Search 1209198 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 The Smugglers CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Smugglers CIO. 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 The Smugglers CIO?

The Smugglers CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.thesmugglers.org. 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.

What was The Smugglers CIO previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Smugglers CIO: Sc Smugglers CIC.

When was The Smugglers CIO registered as a charity?

The Smugglers CIO was entered on the register on 18 July 2024.

Registered charity · No. 1209198CIO

The Smugglers CIO

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Smugglers CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about The Smugglers CIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £976
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £1,447
Registered charity number: 1209198
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): 54 Devizes Road
Website: www.thesmugglers.org

Quick answer

The Smugglers CIO (number 1209198) 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 The Smugglers CIO do?

The objects of the CIO are the relief of those in need, in England and Wales, by reason of, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage that leads to them becoming homeless through supplying them a weatherproof, hard wearing bag containing items that will help them in their situation.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Smugglers CIO

Answers The Smugglers CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2025, 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 Smugglers CIO's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 July 2024
Also known as: The Smugglers
Previous names on the register: Sc Smugglers CIC
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 The Smugglers CIO registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Smugglers CIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Smugglers CIO. 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 The Smugglers CIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Smugglers CIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Smugglers CIO as a registered charity (number 1209198) 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 The Smugglers CIO's charity number?: The Smugglers CIO's charity number is 1209198. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1209198?: Search 1209198 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 The Smugglers CIO do?: The objects of the CIO are the relief of those in need, in England and Wales, by reason of, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage that leads to them becoming homeless through supplying them a weatherproof, hard wearing bag containing items that will help them in their situation.
Does The Smugglers CIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Smugglers CIO. 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 The Smugglers CIO?: The Smugglers CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.thesmugglers.org. 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.
Are The Smugglers CIO's trustees paid?: The Smugglers CIO's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Smugglers CIO previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Smugglers CIO: Sc Smugglers CIC.
When was The Smugglers CIO registered as a charity?: The Smugglers CIO was entered on the register on 18 July 2024.

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.