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One Small Thing

Also known as: Ost

One Small Thing is striving for positive change in the criminal justice system by implementing small changes in a big way. We provide trauma-informed treatment programmes for the prison and community sectors that consider the individual caught in a cycle of crime and incarceration and aim to humanise their process.

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Activities & Mission

One Small Thing is striving for positive change in the criminal justice system by implementing small changes in a big way. We provide trauma-informed treatment programmes for the prison and community sectors that consider the individual caught in a cycle of crime and incarceration and aim to humanise their process.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,268,250
Latest Expenditure
£3,080,920

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £299,563
Charitable Activities £3,719,231
Other Trading £0
Investments £55,983
Other Income £193,473

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,939,038
Raising Funds £141,882
Governance £40,237
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,268,250
£3,080,920£2,939,038£11,461,755£1,515,83738 / 0
2024
£3,380,908
£2,710,578£2,586,649£10,274,425£1,129,40835 / 0
2023
£3,816,161
£1,598,383£1,484,587£9,604,095£665,99217 / 0
2022
£4,264,185
£1,171,827£1,098,376£7,386,317£753,14712 / 0
2021
£3,878,764
£839,867£802,785£4,293,959£523,4037 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about One Small Thing

What does One Small Thing do?

One Small Thing is striving for positive change in the criminal justice system by implementing small changes in a big way. We provide trauma-informed treatment programmes for the prison and community sectors that consider the individual caught in a cycle of crime and incarceration and aim to humanise their process.

How much income did One Small Thing report in 2025?

One Small Thing reported total income of £4.27m and reported expenditure of £3.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was One Small Thing registered as a charity?

One Small Thing was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2018 as charity number 1180782. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs One Small Thing?

One Small Thing is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is LADY EDWINA LOUISE SNOW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does One Small Thing operate?

One Small Thing operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is One Small Thing a registered charity?

Yes — One Small Thing is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180782.

Details

Address
One Small Thing
c/o The Foundry
17 Oval Way
London
Registration Date
21 November 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5123113
Charity Number
1180782

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Trustees

LADY EDWINA LOUISE SNOW Chair
Alexandra Blair
ELEANOR LOUISE Horne
Jodie Townsend
Lorna Forbes
Samantha Horne
Sarah Hughes

Also Known As

  • Ost

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30 July 2026
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