Smile For Life Childrens Charity
We support disabled and disadvantaged youngsters to live a happy and easier life. We provide specialist equipment, wonderful experiences and short breaks for families often in desperate need. Our Cafe Beam is a community coffee shop run entirely by young people with special needs providing hands on work experience, new skills and confidence to enter the world of paid employment.
Activities & Mission
We support disabled and disadvantaged youngsters to live a happy and easier life. We provide specialist equipment, wonderful experiences and short breaks for families often in desperate need. Our Cafe Beam is a community coffee shop run entirely by young people with special needs providing hands on work experience, new skills and confidence to enter the world of paid employment.
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.
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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 | £657,142 | £631,122 | £229,887 | £85,602 | £85,602 | 17 / 70 |
| 2024 | £579,103 | £651,188 | £244,595 | £59,582 | £45,375 | 15 / 70 |
| 2023 | £375,182 | £377,285 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2022 | £282,202 | £274,978 | 0 / 48 | |||
| 2021 | £280,446 | £164,858 | 0 / 35 |
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Frequently asked questions about Smile For Life Childrens Charity
What does Smile For Life Childrens Charity do?
We support disabled and disadvantaged youngsters to live a happy and easier life. We provide specialist equipment, wonderful experiences and short breaks for families often in desperate need. Our Cafe Beam is a community coffee shop run entirely by young people with special needs providing hands on work experience, new skills and confidence to enter the world of paid employment.
How much income did Smile For Life Childrens Charity report in 2025?
Smile For Life Childrens Charity reported total income of £657k and reported expenditure of £631k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Smile For Life Childrens Charity registered as a charity?
Smile For Life Childrens Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 June 2009 as charity number 1129935. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Smile For Life Childrens Charity?
Smile For Life Childrens Charity is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARGERY GLEDSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Smile For Life Childrens Charity operate?
Smile For Life Childrens Charity operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Smile For Life Childrens Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Smile For Life Childrens Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129935.
Details
Old Fire Station
234-236 High Street
Gosforth
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE3 1HH
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