W H Smith Benevolent Fund
Provide financial support to both serving and retired members of staff along with dependent family members who find themselves in severe financial difficulties, through no fault of their own. Provide recuperative holidays following long term sickness or after major surgery and support with palliative holidays for staff.
Activities & Mission
Provide financial support to both serving and retired members of staff along with dependent family members who find themselves in severe financial difficulties, through no fault of their own. Provide recuperative holidays following long term sickness or after major surgery and support with palliative holidays for staff.
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.
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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 | £190,161 | £193,176 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £177,593 | £293,823 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £209,232 | £248,184 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £153,137 | £229,760 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2021 | £155,359 | £415,189 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about W H Smith Benevolent Fund
What does W H Smith Benevolent Fund do?
Provide financial support to both serving and retired members of staff along with dependent family members who find themselves in severe financial difficulties, through no fault of their own. Provide recuperative holidays following long term sickness or after major surgery and support with palliative holidays for staff.
How much income did W H Smith Benevolent Fund report in 2025?
W H Smith Benevolent Fund reported total income of £190k and reported expenditure of £193k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was W H Smith Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
W H Smith Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 June 1971 as charity number 262581. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs W H Smith Benevolent Fund?
W H Smith Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does W H Smith Benevolent Fund operate?
W H Smith Benevolent Fund operates across 18 areas, including Australia, France, Germany and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is W H Smith Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — W H Smith Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262581.
Details
West Wing First Floor
Windmill Hill Business Park
Whitehill Way
SWINDON
SN5 6PB
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