Smart School Councils Community
Analysis
Smart School Councils Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cheshire. It was registered in March 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Smart School Councils Community reported income of £265k and spending of £192k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £230k to £265k (+15%), an average of +3.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Smart School Councils Community sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Church Gresley Playgroup (£264k), The Co-Operative College (£265k) and Park Lane Nursery (£264k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We help young people to take an active role in their communities. We help them learn about democracy, teamwork, campaigning, project management and enterprise through taking part in inclusive school councils and other forms of collective action. To support this we provide resources, training and networking opportunities for young people and those who work with them.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Church Gresley Playgroup | Swadlincote | £264k |
| The Co-Operative College | Manchester | £265k |
| Park Lane Nursery | Peterborough | £264k |
| The Cabin Crew Out of School Club | Ipswich | £265k |