THE SMALLEST THINGS

Registered charity 1171631 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£26k
Latest spending
£41k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of funds in reserves to cover core services and basic day-to-day running of the charity (held: £26k)
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Smallest Things (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.