Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project
Also known as: Smash Youth Project, The Smash Youth Project, Young Swindon and Wiltshire, Young Wiltshire
SMASH helps young people in SW England who are not thriving to improve their levels of well-being. It helps them create good memories, improve their decision-making, gain a sense of self worth and help them see a brighter future. Instilling hope in a child or young person improves their overall sense of well-being where they can play a role and be proud to contribute to their community.
Activities & Mission
SMASH helps young people in SW England who are not thriving to improve their levels of well-being. It helps them create good memories, improve their decision-making, gain a sense of self worth and help them see a brighter future. Instilling hope in a child or young person improves their overall sense of well-being where they can play a role and be proud to contribute to their community.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Inner Flame (organisation 4042131)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £804,104 | £895,854 | £884,032 | £303,395 | £140,304 | 13 / 4 |
| 2024 | £703,516 | £428,940 | £417,323 | £395,145 | £395,145 | 7 / 10 |
| 2023 | £208,525 | £221,257 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £115,021 | £130,860 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £175,439 | £166,543 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project
What does Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project do?
SMASH helps young people in SW England who are not thriving to improve their levels of well-being. It helps them create good memories, improve their decision-making, gain a sense of self worth and help them see a brighter future. Instilling hope in a child or young person improves their overall sense of well-being where they can play a role and be proud to contribute to their community.
How much income did Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project report in 2025?
Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project reported total income of £804k and reported expenditure of £896k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project?
Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project has a program ratio of 109.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project registered as a charity?
Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 2005 as charity number 1107900. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project?
Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christine Etheridge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project operate?
Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project operates across 3 areas: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.
Is Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project a registered charity?
Yes — Swindon Mentoring And Self Help Youth Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107900.
Details
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Lyndhurst Crescent
SWINDON
SN3 2RW
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Also Known As
- Smash Youth Project
- The Smash Youth Project
- Young Swindon and Wiltshire
- Young Wiltshire
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated