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Smart Works North East

Also known as: Smart Works Newcastle

SMART WORKS IS A UK CHARITY THAT IS FOCUSED ON HELPING OUT-OF-WORK WOMEN ON LOW INCOMES GET INTO or RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE. WE PROVIDE INTERVIEW COACHING, HIGH QUALITY INTERVIEW CLOTHES AND STYLING ADVICE. WE HELP WOMEN TO FEEL CONFIDENT, LOOK FABULOUS, SUCCEED AT THEIR JOB INTERVIEW AND MOVE ON WITH THEIR LIFE.

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Activities & Mission

SMART WORKS IS A UK CHARITY THAT IS FOCUSED ON HELPING OUT-OF-WORK WOMEN ON LOW INCOMES GET INTO or RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE. WE PROVIDE INTERVIEW COACHING, HIGH QUALITY INTERVIEW CLOTHES AND STYLING ADVICE. WE HELP WOMEN TO FEEL CONFIDENT, LOOK FABULOUS, SUCCEED AT THEIR JOB INTERVIEW AND MOVE ON WITH THEIR LIFE.

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

Latest Income
£298,888
Latest Expenditure
£263,226

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.1%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£298,888
£263,2260 / 42
2024
£205,889
£188,4770 / 40
2023
£154,652
£175,0510 / 46
2022
£132,556
£112,1910 / 35
2021
£118,824
£64,9330 / 26

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Frequently asked questions about Smart Works North East

What does Smart Works North East do?

SMART WORKS IS A UK CHARITY THAT IS FOCUSED ON HELPING OUT-OF-WORK WOMEN ON LOW INCOMES GET INTO or RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE. WE PROVIDE INTERVIEW COACHING, HIGH QUALITY INTERVIEW CLOTHES AND STYLING ADVICE. WE HELP WOMEN TO FEEL CONFIDENT, LOOK FABULOUS, SUCCEED AT THEIR JOB INTERVIEW AND MOVE ON WITH THEIR LIFE.

How much income did Smart Works North East report in 2025?

Smart Works North East reported total income of £299k and reported expenditure of £263k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Smart Works North East registered as a charity?

Smart Works North East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2018 as charity number 1176547. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Smart Works North East?

Smart Works North East is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sophie Clare Milliken. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Smart Works North East operate?

Smart Works North East operates across 7 areas, including Durham, Middlesbrough, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Smart Works North East a registered charity?

Yes — Smart Works North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176547.

Details

Address
Fourth Floor, Collingwood House
3 Collingwood Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1JW
Registration Date
5 January 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5115067
Charity Number
1176547

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Trustees

Sophie Clare Milliken Chair
Carol Meredith
Also governs 2 other charities
Lisa Bell
Lisa Graveling
Maxine Fox
Nicola Hands
Sarah Lamb

Also Known As

  • Smart Works Newcastle

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