RUTH SMART FOUNDATION

Registration #1080021 · Registered

HUNTERS LAW LLP 9 NEW SQUARE WC2A 3QN

65
out of 100
Good Standing

The Trustees' policy is to concentrate upon charitable organisations which directly benefit domestic animals in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. However, the Trustees do not limit support to these two countries or to domestic animals but are also interested in domestic animal, conservation and wildlife organisations throughout the world.

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About RUTH SMART FOUNDATION

RUTH SMART FOUNDATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1080021). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — 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 (2024), RUTH SMART FOUNDATION reported a total income of £171,106 and total expenditure of £279,183, a spending ratio of 163% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, RUTH SMART FOUNDATION describes its activities as follows: The Trustees' policy is to concentrate upon charitable organisations which directly benefit domestic animals in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. However, the Trustees do not limit support to these two countries or to domestic animals but are also interested in domestic animal, conservation and wildlife organisations throughout the world. 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 £279,183 vs income £171,106 — ratio 1.6x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency15 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 163.2% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£171,106£279,183163%

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