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The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO

THE SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES. THE TRUSTEES HAVE PARTNERED WITH NEWLIFE, THE CHARITY FOR DISABLED CHILDREN TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PLAY SCHEMES, AND WILL NO LONGER BE MAKING INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS. THE CIO HAS NOW CLOSED AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF FORMAL WINDING UP.

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Activities & Mission

THE SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES. THE TRUSTEES HAVE PARTNERED WITH NEWLIFE, THE CHARITY FOR DISABLED CHILDREN TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PLAY SCHEMES, AND WILL NO LONGER BE MAKING INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS. THE CIO HAS NOW CLOSED AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF FORMAL WINDING UP.

Grants

The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2026)
£729,729
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
disability

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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
£27,528
Latest Expenditure
£729,729

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 2650.9%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£27,528
£729,7290 / 0
2025
£24,097
£122,5490 / 0
2024
£22,698
£27,2420 / 0
2023
£22,087
£23,9510 / 0
2022
£19,717
£20,9080 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO

What does The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO do?

THE SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES. THE TRUSTEES HAVE PARTNERED WITH NEWLIFE, THE CHARITY FOR DISABLED CHILDREN TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PLAY SCHEMES, AND WILL NO LONGER BE MAKING INDIVIDUAL GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS. THE CIO HAS NOW CLOSED AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF FORMAL WINDING UP.

How much income did The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO report in 2026?

The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £730k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO registered as a charity?

The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2015 as charity number 1160054. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO?

The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROSEMARY PENELOPE HYDE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO operate?

The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO a registered charity?

Yes — The Dorothy Pamela Smith CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160054.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
dpscio.org
Registration Date
20 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5055592
Charity Number
1160054

Trustees

ROSEMARY PENELOPE HYDE Chair
Harriet Parker
REBECCA ANN PARKER BSC

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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