The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement
General Charitable Purposes, primarily in Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Activities & Mission
General Charitable Purposes, primarily in Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
Grants
The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £30,242
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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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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 | £27,544 | £30,242 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £24,970 | £29,998 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £24,970 | £22,537 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £20,123 | £31,127 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £22,545 | £31,627 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement
What does The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement do?
General Charitable Purposes, primarily in Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
How much income did The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement report in 2025?
The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £30k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement registered as a charity?
The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 1982 as charity number 284919. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement?
The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is WILLIAM GEORGE VERDON-SMITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement operate?
The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement operates across 3 areas: Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement a registered charity?
Yes — The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284919.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated