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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

Geography

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
Komal Pradipkumar Bhatt June 8, 2026
Lynne Peachey Nov. 2, 2022
Michelle Townsend July 30, 2025
Sam Jeffreys June 2, 2026
Sarah Hill June 1, 2026