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Smile Aid

1. TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IN UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 2. SMILE AID PROVIDES RELIEF OF POVERTY INTERNATIONALLY WITH DEDICATED PROGRAMS TO HELP THE POOR AND NEEDY WITH FOOD & WATER SUPPLY, EDUCATION & TRAINING, MEDICAL AID, AMBULANCE SERVICE, CLOTHING, & DELIVER EMERGENCY AID.

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Activities & Mission

1. TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IN UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 2. SMILE AID PROVIDES RELIEF OF POVERTY INTERNATIONALLY WITH DEDICATED PROGRAMS TO HELP THE POOR AND NEEDY WITH FOOD & WATER SUPPLY, EDUCATION & TRAINING, MEDICAL AID, AMBULANCE SERVICE, CLOTHING, & DELIVER EMERGENCY AID.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£230,391
Latest Expenditure
£289,224

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 155). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 56% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £553,186
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £394,404
Raising Funds £9,190
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£230,391
£289,2240 / 40
2024
£553,186
£403,594£394,404£459,398£350,2830 / 40
2023
£282,148
£212,7680 / 30
2022
£369,509
£396,5290 / 40
2021
£489,274
£322,0230 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Smile Aid

What does Smile Aid do?

1. TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IN UNITED KINGDOM AND OVERSEAS BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 2. SMILE AID PROVIDES RELIEF OF POVERTY INTERNATIONALLY WITH DEDICATED PROGRAMS TO HELP THE POOR AND NEEDY WITH FOOD & WATER SUPPLY, EDUCATION & TRAINING, MEDICAL AID, AMBULANCE SERVICE, CLOTHING, & DELIVER EMERGENCY AID.

How much income did Smile Aid report in 2025?

Smile Aid reported total income of £230k and reported expenditure of £289k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Smile Aid?

Smile Aid has a program ratio of 71.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 155 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Smile Aid registered as a charity?

Smile Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2018 as charity number 1178216. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Smile Aid?

Smile Aid is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR SARWAR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Smile Aid operate?

Smile Aid operates across 8 areas, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Yemen and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Smile Aid a registered charity?

Yes — Smile Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178216.

Details

Address
Universal Square
2 Devonshire Street North
Manchester
M12 6JH
Registration Date
2 May 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5106915
Charity Number
1178216

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Trustees

MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR SARWAR Chair
Ian Carey
Also governs 1 other charity
WASIM SALEEM

Sectors & Classifications

Economic and community development Health Housing Saving of lives Social welfare

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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