spread a smile

The charity supports children and young people. Spread A Smile is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in England.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To enhance the wellbeing of seriously ill children, their siblings and families. Through the provision of entertainment and family events, we help young patients and their families cope with the pain and anxiety of serious illness and hospitalisation.

Fundraising

See where Spread A Smile is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,079,053

Latest Expenditure

£1,801,423

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 72.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 28.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,621,387

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £423,082

Investments £34,584

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,305,664

Raising Funds £495,759

Governance £7,980

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,079,053	£1,801,423	£1,305,664	£1,102,105	£1,102,105	18 / 2
2023	£1,160,334	£1,307,780	£1,000,492	£824,475	£824,475	15 / 1
2022	£1,160,089	£1,147,417	£897,735	£971,922	£879,233	20 / 15
2021	£1,181,335	£821,405	£708,711	£959,629	£911,629	18 / 1
2020	£989,512	£896,021	£622,160	£599,699	£599,699	16 / 4