Edna Smylie Memorial Fund
Analysis
Edna Smylie Memorial Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Eastbourne. It was registered in February 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover animals, which this site groups under animals. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Edna Smylie Memorial Fund reported income of £44k and spending of £111k, spending 251% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £31k to £44k (+42%), an average of +9.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 228% of the income it received.
Among 2,161 England and Wales charities whose main cause is animals and that reported income, Edna Smylie Memorial Fund sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hampshire Paws Animal Rescue (£44k), Hill Pony Resources Group (£45k) and Horse Aid Care Knowledge (£44k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity's objects are to relieve the suffering of animals of any species and in particular to help disabled, wounded, sick or homeless animals. The trustees give consideration to individuals requiring assistance but primarily provide help through the use of local veterinary groups who deal with the assessment of the individuals' means.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Paws Animal Rescue | Alresford | £44k |
| Hill Pony Resources Group | Callington | £45k |
| Horse Aid Care Knowledge | Wrexham | £44k |
| Oakwood Animal Sanctuary | Neston | £45k |