Spread A Smile
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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.
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.
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £2,160,340 | £2,084,055 | £1,585,766 | £1,178,390 | £1,170,582 | 21 / 4 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions about Spread A Smile
What does Spread A Smile do?
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.
How much income did Spread A Smile report in 2025?
Spread A Smile reported total income of £2.16m and reported expenditure of £2.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spread A Smile?
Spread A Smile has a program ratio of 73.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Spread A Smile registered as a charity?
Spread A Smile was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 2013 as charity number 1152205. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Spread A Smile?
Spread A Smile is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Godfrey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Spread A Smile operate?
Spread A Smile operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Spread A Smile a registered charity?
Yes — Spread A Smile is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152205.
Details
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25 Horsell Road
LONDON
N5 1XL
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