Smart Works Charity
Also known as: Dress for Success (london), Dress for Success London
We help women on low incomes get back to work by dressing them in a complete outfit of smart clothes to wear to their interview and by giving them one-to-one interview training. A professional outfit followed by careful interview preparation transforms our clients' self-confidence and gives them a far greater chance of succeeding.
Activities & Mission
We help women on low incomes get back to work by dressing them in a complete outfit of smart clothes to wear to their interview and by giving them one-to-one interview training. A professional outfit followed by careful interview preparation transforms our clients' self-confidence and gives them a far greater chance of succeeding.
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 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,727,852 | £5,020,929 | £4,459,882 | £2,350,718 | £883,763 | 80 / 800 |
| 2024 | £3,858,585 | £4,057,869 | £3,536,881 | £2,643,795 | £2,034,257 | 72 / 558 |
| 2023 | £3,118,791 | £3,019,062 | £2,598,020 | £2,843,079 | £1,960,000 | 57 / 550 |
| 2022 | £2,804,934 | £1,777,209 | £1,491,508 | £2,743,350 | £1,800,000 | 40 / 454 |
| 2021 | £1,744,788 | £1,398,979 | £1,217,533 | £1,715,625 | £1,300,000 | 27 / 400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Smart Works Charity
What does Smart Works Charity do?
We help women on low incomes get back to work by dressing them in a complete outfit of smart clothes to wear to their interview and by giving them one-to-one interview training. A professional outfit followed by careful interview preparation transforms our clients' self-confidence and gives them a far greater chance of succeeding.
How much income did Smart Works Charity report in 2025?
Smart Works Charity reported total income of £4.73m and reported expenditure of £5.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Smart Works Charity?
Smart Works Charity has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Smart Works Charity registered as a charity?
Smart Works Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2000 as charity number 1080609. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Smart Works Charity?
Smart Works Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julietta Dexter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Smart Works Charity operate?
Smart Works Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Smart Works Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Smart Works Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080609.
Details
UNIT 1
CANONBURY YARD
202-208 NEW NORTH ROAD
LONDON
N1 7BJ
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Also Known As
- Dress for Success (london)
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated