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The Verdon-Smith Family Charitable Settlement

General Charitable Purposes, primarily in Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire

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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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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
£27,544
Latest Expenditure
£30,242

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 109.8%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£27,544
£30,2420 / 0
2024
£24,970
£29,9980 / 0
2023
£24,970
£22,5370 / 0
2022
£20,123
£31,1270 / 0
2021
£22,545
£31,6270 / 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.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
22 July 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
284919
Charity Number
284919

Trustees

WILLIAM GEORGE VERDON-SMITH Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
DIANA NAPIER COMPTON VERDON-SMITH
ELIZABETH JANE WHITE

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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