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swings & smiles

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and other charities or voluntary bodies. Swings & Smiles is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Thatcham and operates in West Berkshire, Reading, and various other locations.


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

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.

Fundraising

See where Swings & Smiles is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£482,732
Latest Expenditure
£531,453

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£482,732£531,4530 / 35
2023£437,385£456,3260 / 66
2022£379,599£375,2380 / 77
2021£381,216£321,5380 / 22
2020£13,036£17,5610 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers