SAMUEL WALLACE SMEDLEY TRUST
The object of the charity is to benefit all the residents of Evesham and the neighbourhood by providing inclusive place and facility for advancing education, social welfare, recreation and leisure.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £70,965 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £496,988 to £426,023. Unrestricted reserves stood at £31,876, which is significantly below the stated policy target of approximately three months of charitable expenditure. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income £503,091 (2025: £517,489) Grants received £338,498 (2025: £349,977)”
“The trust aims to maintain reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months charitable expenditure.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/06/2025)
Trustees
- Mary Taskerchair
- Mark Goodge
- Rev Mark Hutchinson
- Rev Peter Knight
- Richard Connolly
- Sandra Capaldi
- Stef Mytton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £503k | £574k |
Common questions
Is SAMUEL WALLACE SMEDLEY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £70,965 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £496,988 to £426,023. Unrestricted reserves stood at £31,876, which is significantly below the stated policy target of approximately three months of charitable expenditure. The trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 25/08/2023 | £13k | You Turn Gym Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2022 | £471k | Life Smart - You Turn Project |
| Sport England | 14/12/2021 | £23k | Refurbish Changing Rooms and Showers |
| Sport England | 25/05/2021 | £86k | Refurbish Changing Rooms and Showers |
| Sport England | 03/08/2020 | £12k | Refurbish Changing Rooms and Showers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2018 | £10k | Community Works! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/08/2018 | £199k | You Turn |