Henry Smith Charity is an independent nun-profit foundation based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1628, the foundation provides grants for work throughout the UK, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. The foundation is managed by the board of trustees.Henry Smith Charity's investment portfolio is valued at over a1.13 billion, with investments in private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and cash. It earned a total return of 14.8% for the year ending 2019 compared to a 0.4% return for the year ending 2018 and outperforming its benchmark by 0.6%.