# WILLIAM HENRY SMITH FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1205849
- **Other names:** THE SMITH FOUNDATION, THE WILLIAM HENRY SMITH FOUNDATION, THE WILLIAM HENRY SMITH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 22, 2023
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1205849


## Contact

- **Address:** WILLIAM HENRY SMITH SCHOOL, BOOTHROYD LANE, BRIGHOUSE
- **Postcode:** HD6 3JW
- **Phone:** 01484710123
- **Email:** vanessa.talbot@thesmithfoundation.org.uk
- **Website:** https://whsschool.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, AND IN PARTICULAR BUT IN NO WAY LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING BY THE PROVISION OF A SPECIAL SCHOOL WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE EDUCATION ACTS; AND 2. TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE WHO HAVE OR HAVE HAD SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, WITH PREFERENCE FOR PUPILS AND FORMER PUPILS OF THE SCHOOL OF THE CHARITY.

**Activities:** To promote the education and general welfare of children with special educational needs.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £0 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Andrew Fairbairn — appointed March 30, 2023
- BRENDAN JOSEPH HENEGHAN — appointed March 30, 2023
- David Duncan — appointed Nov. 6, 2025
- Michelle Cuffe — appointed Aug. 27, 2025
- Roger Tilbrook — appointed Aug. 27, 2025