Packed With Smiles
Packed with Smiles provide families in need with otherwise costly, new school uniform parcels. Each parcel contains everything a child may need to fully participate in school, including PE kits, coats, shoes, water bottles and backpacks. Personalising parcels where possible, we also enclose a letter to each child and their grown up, to let them know that their parcel was truly packed with love.
Activities & Mission
Packed with Smiles provide families in need with otherwise costly, new school uniform parcels. Each parcel contains everything a child may need to fully participate in school, including PE kits, coats, shoes, water bottles and backpacks. Personalising parcels where possible, we also enclose a letter to each child and their grown up, to let them know that their parcel was truly packed with love.
Grants
Packed With Smiles makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £52,332
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £56,733 | £52,332 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £53,510 | £54,317 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £80,720 | £60,514 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £38,690 | £25,656 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £37,818 | £15,586 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Packed With Smiles
What does Packed With Smiles do?
Packed with Smiles provide families in need with otherwise costly, new school uniform parcels. Each parcel contains everything a child may need to fully participate in school, including PE kits, coats, shoes, water bottles and backpacks. Personalising parcels where possible, we also enclose a letter to each child and their grown up, to let them know that their parcel was truly packed with love.
How much income did Packed With Smiles report in 2025?
Packed With Smiles reported total income of £57k and reported expenditure of £52k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Packed With Smiles registered as a charity?
Packed With Smiles was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 2019 as charity number 1182038. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Packed With Smiles?
Packed With Smiles is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anna Baker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Packed With Smiles operate?
Packed With Smiles operates across 2 areas: Essex and Southend-on-sea.
Is Packed With Smiles a registered charity?
Yes — Packed With Smiles is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182038.
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Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated