Ace Sma
Making grants to fund research for the improvement to the lives of children living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Activities & Mission
Making grants to fund research for the improvement to the lives of children living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Grants
Ace Sma is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £95,071
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £77,741 | £95,071 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £14,991 | £152,972 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £29,355 | £2,688 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £173,208 | £35,819 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £18,235 | £7,108 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ace Sma
What does Ace Sma do?
Making grants to fund research for the improvement to the lives of children living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
How much income did Ace Sma report in 2025?
Ace Sma reported total income of £78k and reported expenditure of £95k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Ace Sma registered as a charity?
Ace Sma was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 September 2020 as charity number 1191179. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Ace Sma?
Ace Sma is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Alexander Howes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ace Sma operate?
Ace Sma operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ace Sma a registered charity?
Yes — Ace Sma is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191179.
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Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated