The Little Things
The advancement of health in Africa and Asia by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services in hospitals not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
Activities & Mission
The advancement of health in Africa and Asia by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services in hospitals not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
Grants
The Little Things is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2024)
- £13,103
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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 2024.
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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £34,508 | £13,103 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £4,768 | £1,057 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £3,395 | £26,568 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £10,433 | £7,381 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2020 | £21,147 | £14,197 | 0 / 60 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Little Things
What does The Little Things do?
The advancement of health in Africa and Asia by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services in hospitals not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
How much income did The Little Things report in 2024?
The Little Things reported total income of £35k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Little Things registered as a charity?
The Little Things was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 2015 as charity number 1161803. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Little Things?
The Little Things is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is RATHAVEN GUNARATNARAJAH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Little Things operate?
The Little Things operates across 4 areas: Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Uganda.
Is The Little Things a registered charity?
Yes — The Little Things is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161803.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated