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Smallwood Trust

Also known as: Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances (also Known as Miss Smallwood's Society), The Smallwood Trust, Grants for Women in Need, Miss Smallwood's Society, Salrc, Smallwoodtrust, Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances

The Smallwood Trust's mission is to enable women to be financially resilient. Our funding is allocated under three main programmes: 1) grants to women-led and women focused third sector organisations 2) grants and support to individuals in need and 3) funding to amplify policy issues and solutions to gender poverty

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Activities & Mission

The Smallwood Trust's mission is to enable women to be financially resilient. Our funding is allocated under three main programmes: 1) grants to women-led and women focused third sector organisations 2) grants and support to individuals in need and 3) funding to amplify policy issues and solutions to gender poverty

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
£3,731,030
Latest Expenditure
£5,316,304

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 140.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,845,232
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £885,798
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,225,112
Raising Funds £91,192
Governance £55,382
Grants to Institutions £4,196,229
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,731,030
£5,316,304£5,225,112£28,482,798£260,00011 / 0
2023
£2,071,429
£3,870,525£3,781,052£28,723,284£452,69811 / 0
2022
£1,260,117
£3,062,746£2,937,242£29,547,962£358,86210 / 4
2021
£2,088,055
£4,188,626£4,079,167£35,284,193£576,11310 / 3
2020
£3,729,514
£5,139,845£5,033,243£34,483,158£11,123,4357 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Smallwood Trust

What does Smallwood Trust do?

The Smallwood Trust's mission is to enable women to be financially resilient. Our funding is allocated under three main programmes: 1) grants to women-led and women focused third sector organisations 2) grants and support to individuals in need and 3) funding to amplify policy issues and solutions to gender poverty

How much income did Smallwood Trust report in 2024?

Smallwood Trust reported total income of £3.73m and reported expenditure of £5.32m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Smallwood Trust?

Smallwood Trust has a program ratio of 140.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Smallwood Trust registered as a charity?

Smallwood Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 205798. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Smallwood Trust?

Smallwood Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Smallwood Trust operate?

Smallwood Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Smallwood Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Smallwood Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205798.

Details

Address
Smallwood Trust
25 Hornyold Road
MALVERN
WR14 1QQ
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
205798
Charity Number
205798

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Trustees

Smallwood Trust (Trustee) Limited

Also Known As

  • Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances (also Known as Miss Smallwood's Society)
  • The Smallwood Trust
  • Grants for Women in Need
  • Miss Smallwood's Society
  • Salrc
  • Smallwoodtrust
  • Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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