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One Small Thing is striving for positive change in the criminal justice system by implementing small changes in a big way. We provide trauma-informed treatment programmes for the prison and community sectors that consider the individual caught in a cycle of crime and incarceration and aim to humanise their process.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOne Small Thing is a registered community development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is 1180782. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
One Small Thing has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
One Small Thing is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, One Small Thing has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for community development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £275K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
One Small Thing is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £4M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for One Small Thing. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
One Small Thing has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
One Small Thing is striving for positive change in the criminal justice system by implementing small changes in a big way. We provide trauma-informed treatment programmes for the prison and community sectors that consider the individual caught in a cycle of crime and incarceration and aim to humanise their process. One Small Thing is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among community development charities registered in United Kingdom: One Small Thing's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £275K.
One Small Thing is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ONE SMALL THING is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
ONE SMALL THING is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
ONE SMALL THING is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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One Small Thing: Keep Hounding Everyone - WhoWhatWhy
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Quick facts about One Small Thing
- What is One Small Thing?
- One Small Thing is a community development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. One Small Thing is striving for positive change in the criminal justice system by implementing small changes in a big way. We provide trauma-informed treatment programmes for the prison and community sectors that consider the individual caught in a cycle of crime and incarceration and aim to humanise their process.
- When was One Small Thing founded?
- One Small Thing was founded in 2018.
- Where is One Small Thing located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is One Small Thing's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is One Small Thing trustworthy?
- One Small Thing has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is One Small Thing's registration number?
- Registration: 1180782 (United Kingdom).
- What is One Small Thing's website?
- https://www.onesmallthing.org.uk
- Are donations to One Small Thing tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.