Raising Smiles
to relieve sickness and to preserve the health of the patients of childrens hospitals in the UK by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities, recreation and services ancillary to those provided by the NHS for individuals whilst in hospital.
Activities & Mission
to relieve sickness and to preserve the health of the patients of childrens hospitals in the UK by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities, recreation and services ancillary to those provided by the NHS for individuals whilst in hospital.
Grants
Raising Smiles is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2024)
- £3,306
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives
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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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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,371 | £3,306 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £3,625 | £3,320 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £1,633 | £1,597 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £6,190 | £5,868 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2020 | £4,983 | £4,806 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Raising Smiles
What does Raising Smiles do?
to relieve sickness and to preserve the health of the patients of childrens hospitals in the UK by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities, recreation and services ancillary to those provided by the NHS for individuals whilst in hospital.
How much income did Raising Smiles report in 2024?
Raising Smiles reported total income of £3k and reported expenditure of £3k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Raising Smiles registered as a charity?
Raising Smiles was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 September 2018 as charity number 1180029. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Raising Smiles?
Raising Smiles is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Raising Smiles operate?
Raising Smiles operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Raising Smiles a registered charity?
Yes — Raising Smiles is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180029.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated