THE SMALLEST THINGS

Registration #1171631 · Registered

www.thesmallestthings.org

hello@thesmallestthings.org

16 Bishops Garth ST. ALBANS AL4 9AZ

67
out of 100
Good Standing

The Smallest Things is a premature baby charity promoting the good health of babies born prematurely and supporting families after neonatal intensive care.The charity supports children and their families on a lasting journey, from advocating for exended parental leave after birth, to helping teachers to better support the educational needs of children born prematurely in school.

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About THE SMALLEST THINGS

THE SMALLEST THINGS is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1171631). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 67/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE SMALLEST THINGS reported a total income of £25,931 and total expenditure of £40,973, a spending ratio of 158% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE SMALLEST THINGS describes its activities as follows: The Smallest Things is a premature baby charity promoting the good health of babies born prematurely and supporting families after neonatal intensive care.The charity supports children and their families on a lasting journey, from advocating for exended parental leave after birth, to helping teachers to better support the educational needs of children born prematurely in school. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £40,973 vs income £25,931 — ratio 1.6x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 158.0% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£25,931£40,973158%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026