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The Henry Smith Charity

Also known as: Henry Smith (estates Charities), Henry Smith (kensington Estates Charities), The Charity of Henry Smith (kensington Estate), Smiths Charity

The Charity is an endowed grant maker which awards grants for purposes within its objects within the UK.

Activities & Mission

The Charity is an endowed grant maker which awards grants for purposes within its objects within the UK.

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
£16,351,000
Latest Expenditure
£82,363,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 399.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 79.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £16,197,000
Other Income £154,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £65,302,000
Raising Funds £17,061,000
Governance £431,000
Grants to Institutions £60,093,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£16,351,000
£82,363,000£65,302,000£1,300,403,000£6,949,00044 / 40
2023
£14,448,000
£65,535,000£49,774,000£1,258,650,000£1,027,00040 / 42
2022
£11,896,000
£80,703,000£68,060,000£1,221,696,000£038 / 50
2021
£11,000,000
£53,197,000£42,102,000£1,386,860,000£16,00032 / 35
2020
£12,065,000
£55,398,000£41,516,000£1,202,139,000£1,353,00031 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Henry Smith Charity

What does The Henry Smith Charity do?

The Charity is an endowed grant maker which awards grants for purposes within its objects within the UK.

How much income did The Henry Smith Charity report in 2024?

The Henry Smith Charity reported total income of £16.35m and reported expenditure of £82.36m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Henry Smith Charity registered as a charity?

The Henry Smith Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 1963 as charity number 230102. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Henry Smith Charity?

The Henry Smith Charity is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Henry Smith Charity operate?

The Henry Smith Charity operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Henry Smith Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Henry Smith Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230102.

Details

Address
3rd Floor
Caledonia House
223 Pentonville Road
London
Registration Date
15 October 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
230102
Charity Number
230102

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Trustees

Abureza Faisel Rahman
Andrew Beeforth
Baldeesh Nahl
Ben Kernighan
Christopher Mark Granger
Also governs 1 other charity
George Roberts
Janet Garrill
Jonathan Asquith
Nicola Pollock
Also governs 2 other charities
The Lady Bella Colgrain DL
William Sieghart

Also Known As

  • Henry Smith (estates Charities)
  • Henry Smith (kensington Estates Charities)
  • The Charity of Henry Smith (kensington Estate)
  • Smiths Charity

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14 May 2026
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