THE SMALLEST THINGS
The Smallest Things is a premature baby charity promoting the good health of babies born prematurely and supporting families after neonatal intensive care.The charity supports children and their families on a lasting journey, from advocating for exended parental leave after birth, to helping teachers to better support the educational needs of children born prematurely in school.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £25,879.65 against a stated policy target of £6,860.90, indicating reserves are above the policy level. The charity reported total income of £25,931.31 and total expenditure of £40,972.55, resulting in a net decrease in funds for the period.
What the accounts disclose
“The Smallest Things has a policy of maintaining 3 months of funds in reserves to cover core services and basic day-to-day running of the charity. This stands at £6,860.90.” — page 11
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/10/2025)
Trustees
- Caitriona Darling
- Kerry Myles
- Komal Pradipkumar Bhatt
- Lynne Welch
- Michelle Townsend
- Richard David Hughes
- Sam Jeffreys
- Sarah Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £49k | £24k |
| 31/03/2023 | £36k | £22k |
| 15/02/2022 | £32k | £11k |
| 15/02/2021 | £32k | £11k |
Common questions
Is THE SMALLEST THINGS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £25,879.65 against a stated policy target of £6,860.90, indicating reserves are above the policy level. The charity reported total income of £25,931.31 and total expenditure of £40,972.55, resulting in a net decrease in funds for the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.