SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS TRUST
Our mission is to reduce the negative impact of loneliness and isolation on the physical and mental wellbeing of older people particularly those who are cold in their homes. We operate across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire and are expanding elsewhere. Our primary activity is sourcing and distributing free of charge practical Warm in Winter gift bags and helpful information packs to our recipients.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £81,991 to £68,207 due to a net expenditure of £13,784 against total income of £233,668. The trustees report no specific reserves policy target and confirm adequate resources for going concern. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme with no disclosed deficit.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER HUGH HAMILLchair
- ALISON MANN
- Adam Keith Ginder DL
- HEMA PANDYA
- Peter Lindsay Dale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £234k | £247k |
| 31/12/2024 | £288k | £278k |
| 31/12/2023 | £256k | £258k |
| 31/12/2022 | £219k | £225k |
| 31/12/2021 | £236k | £195k |
Common questions
Is SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £81,991 to £68,207 due to a net expenditure of £13,784 against total income of £233,668. The trustees report no specific reserves policy target and confirm adequate resources for going concern. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme with no disclosed deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Youth |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Ann Rylands Small Donations |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2024 | £19k | Community Engagement Manager in Bedfordshire |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |