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Smile Malawi

1. To relieve children in need by establishing and maintaining an orphanage in Malawi.2. To advance education by establishing a nursery school for children in the area of benefit.3. To provide facilities for recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life.

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Activities & Mission

1. To relieve children in need by establishing and maintaining an orphanage in Malawi.2. To advance education by establishing a nursery school for children in the area of benefit.3. To provide facilities for recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life.

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.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£107,218
Latest Expenditure
£96,696

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.2%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£107,218
£96,6960 / 0
2024
£105,245
£87,6980 / 0
2023
£121,436
£110,1140 / 6
2022
£133,091
£105,0430 / 6
2021
£90,959
£89,3980 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Smile Malawi

What does Smile Malawi do?

1. To relieve children in need by establishing and maintaining an orphanage in Malawi.2. To advance education by establishing a nursery school for children in the area of benefit.3. To provide facilities for recreation with the object of improving the conditions of life.

How much income did Smile Malawi report in 2025?

Smile Malawi reported total income of £107k and reported expenditure of £97k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Smile Malawi registered as a charity?

Smile Malawi was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2004 as charity number 1106225. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Smile Malawi?

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

Where does Smile Malawi operate?

Smile Malawi operates across 2 areas: Malawi and Kent.

Is Smile Malawi a registered charity?

Yes — Smile Malawi is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106225.

Details

Address
4 Bedfont House
Holywell Lane
Upchurch
SITTINGBOURNE
ME9 7HN
Registration Date
7 October 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4010291
Charity Number
1106225

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Trustees

ELSPETH BAECKE Chair
GAVIN BAECKE
JANE HILL

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14 May 2026
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