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Bolton Smiley Faces

Bolton Smiley Faces provide monthly support group meetings with activities to support children who have Downs Syndrome living in Bolton and the surrounding areas to include speech therapy, art therapy, signalong, activities to support development of fine and gross motor skills. We also provide family activities during school holidays.

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Activities & Mission

Bolton Smiley Faces provide monthly support group meetings with activities to support children who have Downs Syndrome living in Bolton and the surrounding areas to include speech therapy, art therapy, signalong, activities to support development of fine and gross motor skills. We also provide family activities during school holidays.

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

Latest Income
£22,683
Latest Expenditure
£16,644

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£22,683
£16,6440 / 0
2024
£18,071
£6,9540 / 0
2023
£6,952
£6,8750 / 0
2022
£16,541
£7,2820 / 2
2021
£15,850
£13,1260 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Bolton Smiley Faces

What does Bolton Smiley Faces do?

Bolton Smiley Faces provide monthly support group meetings with activities to support children who have Downs Syndrome living in Bolton and the surrounding areas to include speech therapy, art therapy, signalong, activities to support development of fine and gross motor skills. We also provide family activities during school holidays.

How much income did Bolton Smiley Faces report in 2025?

Bolton Smiley Faces reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bolton Smiley Faces registered as a charity?

Bolton Smiley Faces was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 2019 as charity number 1182555. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Bolton Smiley Faces?

Bolton Smiley Faces is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is JACQUELINE GRADY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bolton Smiley Faces operate?

Bolton Smiley Faces operates across 3 areas: Bolton, Bury and Wigan.

Is Bolton Smiley Faces a registered charity?

Yes — Bolton Smiley Faces is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182555.

Details

Address
35 Victory Road
Little Lever
BOLTON
BL3 1QY
Registration Date
20 March 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5120854
Charity Number
1182555

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Trustees

JACQUELINE GRADY Chair
CARL PHILIP GOODMAN
CAROLYN CHADWICK
CATH HOLT
EMMA LIGGETT
Jennifer Anne Brookes
JENNY MATHER
Lisa Brabin
NATALIE COOPER
Samantha Mitchell
Susan Macdonald

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