Smiling Families
Also known as: vibe 25 Radio
Providing support and friendship to families with a member affected by serious/terminal illness or disability,through activities,group sessions,financial support and wish granting. Specialising is Christmas visits to families unable to travel to Lapland or a local grotto due to their health issue,by bringing a mobile grotto to their homes.
Activities & Mission
Providing support and friendship to families with a member affected by serious/terminal illness or disability,through activities,group sessions,financial support and wish granting. Specialising is Christmas visits to families unable to travel to Lapland or a local grotto due to their health issue,by bringing a mobile grotto to their homes.
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.
Local Authority
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 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 | £23,800 | £21,500 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2024 | £54,600 | £42,700 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2023 | £68,989 | £61,500 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £34,300 | £32,000 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £44,686 | £32,936 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Smiling Families
What does Smiling Families do?
Providing support and friendship to families with a member affected by serious/terminal illness or disability,through activities,group sessions,financial support and wish granting. Specialising is Christmas visits to families unable to travel to Lapland or a local grotto due to their health issue,by bringing a mobile grotto to their homes.
How much income did Smiling Families report in 2025?
Smiling Families reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £22k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Smiling Families registered as a charity?
Smiling Families was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 2019 as charity number 1183860. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Smiling Families?
Smiling Families is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is kerry martin-Beades. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Smiling Families operate?
Smiling Families operates across 3 areas: Birmingham City, Coventry City and Solihull.
Is Smiling Families a registered charity?
Yes — Smiling Families is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183860.
Details
Hampton-in-Arden
SOLIHULL
B92 0AW
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Also Known As
- vibe 25 Radio
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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