The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust
Also known as: Whsmith Trust
The Charity's principal object, as defined in its Trust Deed, is raising money for charitable purposes and distributing the funds to selected charitable organisations. All surplus funds are donated at the discretion of the Trustees to other charitable organisations, nominated by staff of the WH Smith Group.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's principal object, as defined in its Trust Deed, is raising money for charitable purposes and distributing the funds to selected charitable organisations. All surplus funds are donated at the discretion of the Trustees to other charitable organisations, nominated by staff of the WH Smith Group.
Grants
The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £156,815
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and education and training
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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £175,485 | £156,815 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £222,648 | £195,476 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £195,152 | £205,667 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £187,655 | £173,630 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £99,374 | £93,438 | 0 / 19 |
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Frequently asked questions about The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust
What does The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust do?
The Charity's principal object, as defined in its Trust Deed, is raising money for charitable purposes and distributing the funds to selected charitable organisations. All surplus funds are donated at the discretion of the Trustees to other charitable organisations, nominated by staff of the WH Smith Group.
How much income did The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust reported total income of £175k and reported expenditure of £157k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 1992 as charity number 1013782. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust?
The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICOLA WOODHEAD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust operate?
The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The W H Smith Group Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1013782.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Whsmith Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated