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
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,731,030 | £5,316,304 | £5,225,112 | £28,482,798 | £260,000 | 11 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,071,429 | £3,870,525 | £3,781,052 | £28,723,284 | £452,698 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,260,117 | £3,062,746 | £2,937,242 | £29,547,962 | £358,862 | 10 / 4 |
| 2021 | £2,088,055 | £4,188,626 | £4,079,167 | £35,284,193 | £576,113 | 10 / 3 |
| 2020 | £3,729,514 | £5,139,845 | £5,033,243 | £34,483,158 | £11,123,435 | 7 / 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
25 Hornyold Road
MALVERN
WR14 1QQ
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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
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated