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The Laughter Specialists

The Laughter Specialists Charitable Trust funds programmes of specially trained entertainers to visit sick children and vulnerable adults in hospital and those with special needs calling on their training and experience and using their artistic and entertainment skills to bring them laughter and fun thereby improving their well being. Other activities include talks and training workshops.

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Activities & Mission

The Laughter Specialists Charitable Trust funds programmes of specially trained entertainers to visit sick children and vulnerable adults in hospital and those with special needs calling on their training and experience and using their artistic and entertainment skills to bring them laughter and fun thereby improving their well being. Other activities include talks and training workshops.

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

Latest Income
£84,840
Latest Expenditure
£88,658

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 104.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 104.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£84,840
£88,6580 / 8
2024
£69,928
£92,9120 / 0
2023
£89,919
£76,7700 / 5
2022
£63,022
£57,3840 / 0
2021
£63,140
£59,6770 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Laughter Specialists

What does The Laughter Specialists do?

The Laughter Specialists Charitable Trust funds programmes of specially trained entertainers to visit sick children and vulnerable adults in hospital and those with special needs calling on their training and experience and using their artistic and entertainment skills to bring them laughter and fun thereby improving their well being. Other activities include talks and training workshops.

How much income did The Laughter Specialists report in 2025?

The Laughter Specialists reported total income of £85k and reported expenditure of £89k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Laughter Specialists registered as a charity?

The Laughter Specialists was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 2009 as charity number 1132987. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Laughter Specialists?

The Laughter Specialists is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEORGE DAVID JAMES HOWARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Laughter Specialists operate?

The Laughter Specialists operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Laughter Specialists a registered charity?

Yes — The Laughter Specialists is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132987.

Details

Address
19 Meadowford
Newport
SAFFRON WALDEN
Essex
CB11 3QL
Registration Date
26 November 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047714
Charity Number
1132987

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Trustees

GEORGE DAVID JAMES HOWARD Chair
Clare Thompson
Edward John Rudd
Also governs 1 other charity
Karen Louise Sheairs
Madeleine Gardner

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