Chief Baron Smith's Charity
Analysis
Chief Baron Smith's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicestershire. It was registered in June 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Chief Baron Smith's Charity reported income of £102k and spending of £39k, leaving 62% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £78k to £102k (+31%), an average of +7.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 60% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Chief Baron Smith's Charity sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Amersham United Charities (£102k), Community Language Support Services (£102k) and Enfield Highway Community Association (£102k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Housing for retired old age pensioners
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Amersham United Charities | Buckinghamshire | £102k |
| Community Language Support Services | London | £102k |
| Enfield Highway Community Association | Middlesex | £102k |
| Kings Cottages Trust | Hertfordshire | £103k |