Swings & Smiles
Most families take recreational play for granted. For families of children with special needs, this is impossible for some and extremely difficult for most. Swings & Smiles provides a fun and safe facility where children (SEND and their siblings) can enjoy play in a family setting appropriate to their needs and abilities. Outreach, online and sibling support services are also provided.
Activities & Mission
Most families take recreational play for granted. For families of children with special needs, this is impossible for some and extremely difficult for most. Swings & Smiles provides a fun and safe facility where children (SEND and their siblings) can enjoy play in a family setting appropriate to their needs and abilities. Outreach, online and sibling support services are also provided.
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
Higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £555,729 | £607,068 | £562,160 | £627,729 | £152,729 | 25 / 25 |
| 2024 | £482,732 | £531,453 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2023 | £437,385 | £456,326 | 0 / 66 | |||
| 2022 | £379,599 | £375,238 | 0 / 77 | |||
| 2021 | £381,216 | £321,538 | 0 / 22 |
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Frequently asked questions about Swings & Smiles
What does Swings & Smiles do?
Most families take recreational play for granted. For families of children with special needs, this is impossible for some and extremely difficult for most. Swings & Smiles provides a fun and safe facility where children (SEND and their siblings) can enjoy play in a family setting appropriate to their needs and abilities. Outreach, online and sibling support services are also provided.
How much income did Swings & Smiles report in 2025?
Swings & Smiles reported total income of £556k and reported expenditure of £607k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swings & Smiles?
Swings & Smiles has a program ratio of 101.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swings & Smiles registered as a charity?
Swings & Smiles was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2007 as charity number 1120598. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Swings & Smiles?
Swings & Smiles is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeffrey Kenneth Ives. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swings & Smiles operate?
Swings & Smiles operates across 5 areas, including Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Reading and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Swings & Smiles a registered charity?
Yes — Swings & Smiles is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1120598.
Details
Lower Way
Thatcham
RG19 3RR
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