The Little Things
Analysis
The Little Things is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ilford. It was registered in May 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending August 2024, The Little Things reported income of £35k and spending of £13k, leaving 62% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2024, income grew from £10k to £35k (+231%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 624%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Little Things sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North Kyme Village Hall (£34k), North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (£35k) and Bury U3a (£34k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of health in Africa and Asia by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and services in hospitals not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North Kyme Village Hall | Lincoln | £34k |
| North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust | Staffordshire | £35k |
| Bury U3a | Lancashire | £34k |
| The West Surrey Golf Club Charitable Trust | Godalming | £35k |