Dr Smart's Trust
Analysis
Dr Smart's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in North Yorkshire. It was registered in May 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, Dr Smart's Trust reported income of £210k and spending of £191k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £143k to £210k (+47%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Dr Smart's Trust sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Malvernian Society Limited (£209k), Hits Homes Trust Limited (£210k) and Abbeyfield (Exmouth) Society Limited (£209k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of residential accommodation for persons in need. Providing good quality affordable accommodation in a safe and convivial atmosphere.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Malvernian Society Limited | Malvern | £209k |
| Hits Homes Trust Limited | Leicester | £210k |
| Abbeyfield (Exmouth) Society Limited | Devon | £209k |
| The Abbeyfield Barrow in Furness Society Limited | Barrow-In-Furness | £211k |