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The Smallest Things

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1171631
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 15, 2017
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
16 Bishops Garth
ST. ALBANS
Hertfordshire
AL4 9AZ

Activities

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.

Objects: The Promotion Of Good Health Of Premature Babies And Their Families. In Furtherance Of This Object But Not Otherwise The CIO Has Power To Do The Following:• To Promote Awareness And Understanding Around Premature Birth, Benefiting Both The Public And Parents Affected Following A Stay In Neonatal Intensive Care.• To Advance The Support Offered To Parents Of Premature Babies Following A Hospital Stay In The UK, Providing Guidance To Local Health Visiting Teams And General Practitioners In Recognising The Unique Needs Of Families Of Babies Born Too Soon. • To Promote More Time For Mother And Baby To Bond Following Premature Birth And To Relieve The Incidence Of Postnatal Depression, Anxiety And Symptoms Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Associated With Neonatal Intensive Care.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who
Children/young People, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £25,931 £40,973
March 31, 2024 £49,370 £24,058
March 31, 2023 £35,780 £22,192
Feb. 15, 2022 £31,917 £10,894
Feb. 15, 2021 £31,917 £10,894

Trustees

Name Appointed
Kerry Myles Nov. 2, 2022
Lynne Peachey Nov. 2, 2022
Matt Wilkinson Oct. 17, 2018
Michelle Townsend July 30, 2025