Blue Smile Project
Also known as: Blue Smile
Blue Smile provides counselling and therapy for pupils in Cambridgeshire schools between the ages of 3 and 13 during a critical window of opportunity for change. The service is designed to complement each school's pastoral provision and to deliver the kind of specialist early intervention which prevents longer-term emotional and behavioural problems
Activities & Mission
Blue Smile provides counselling and therapy for pupils in Cambridgeshire schools between the ages of 3 and 13 during a critical window of opportunity for change. The service is designed to complement each school's pastoral provision and to deliver the kind of specialist early intervention which prevents longer-term emotional and behavioural problems
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £504,474 | £559,427 | £436,847 | £367,265 | £325,095 | 19 / 13 |
| 2024 | £551,943 | £530,271 | £420,378 | £422,218 | £411,603 | 18 / 13 |
| 2023 | £469,766 | £470,335 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £500,309 | £401,478 | £351,090 | £401,115 | £336,535 | 8 / 31 |
| 2021 | £494,475 | £380,928 | 0 / 34 |
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Smile Project
What does Blue Smile Project do?
Blue Smile provides counselling and therapy for pupils in Cambridgeshire schools between the ages of 3 and 13 during a critical window of opportunity for change. The service is designed to complement each school's pastoral provision and to deliver the kind of specialist early intervention which prevents longer-term emotional and behavioural problems
How much income did Blue Smile Project report in 2025?
Blue Smile Project reported total income of £504k and reported expenditure of £559k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blue Smile Project?
Blue Smile Project has a program ratio of 86.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blue Smile Project registered as a charity?
Blue Smile Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2010 as charity number 1139279. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Blue Smile Project?
Blue Smile Project is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Nolasco. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blue Smile Project operate?
Blue Smile Project operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Blue Smile Project a registered charity?
Yes — Blue Smile Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139279.
Details
47-51 Norfolk Street
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 2LD
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated