Activities & Mission
Grant making trust
Grants
The Edward Smart Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £33,288
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £38,795 | £33,288 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £39,192 | £55,104 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £37,029 | £45,800 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £34,990 | £33,395 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £35,466 | £41,174 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Edward Smart Charitable Trust
What does The Edward Smart Charitable Trust do?
Grant making trust
How much income did The Edward Smart Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Edward Smart Charitable Trust reported total income of £39k and reported expenditure of £33k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Edward Smart Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Edward Smart Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 2008 as charity number 1126892. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Edward Smart Charitable Trust?
The Edward Smart Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID NELS SWANSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Edward Smart Charitable Trust operate?
The Edward Smart Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: India and England.
Is The Edward Smart Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Edward Smart Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126892.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated