HAPPY FACES
Raising funds in the North Wales region to help sick-disabled-disadvantaged children who live in North Wales. Run by a committee of volunteers (no wages involved) by holding functions indoor and out, bucket collections at supermarkets, donations, have a small fundraising shop in Rhos On Sea, enter a team in London marathon each year, organise lots of sponsored events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £11,165 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total net assets to £127,220. The charity holds £81,167 in liquid assets (cash at bank and in hand) against current liabilities of £930, indicating strong short-term liquidity. The independent examiner reported no matters coming to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or statutory requirements.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- David Brierley
- Jane Lesley Williams
- MR RAY HERBERT
- Mark Richards
- Richard Bedson
- Susan Murrell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £195k | £184k |
| 31/03/2024 | £143k | £125k |
| 31/03/2023 | £163k | £125k |
| 31/03/2022 | £84k | £72k |
| 31/03/2021 | £89k | £72k |
Common questions
Is HAPPY FACES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £11,165 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total net assets to £127,220. The charity holds £81,167 in liquid assets (cash at bank and in hand) against current liabilities of £930, indicating strong short-term liquidity. The independent examiner reported no matters coming to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or statutory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £12k |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £750 |
| LION WALK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | 1 | £200 |
Charities like this
- THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE BARNET RECREATIONAL TRUST
- NOBLE CONNECTION
- NORTH LONDON PARTNERSHIP CONSORTIUM LIMITED
- FRIENDS OF LEWES VICTORIA HOSPITAL
- IN-DEEP COMMUNITY TASK FORCE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAPPY FACES | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | £201k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BARNET RECREATIONAL TRUST | £375k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOBLE CONNECTION | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH LONDON PARTNERSHIP CONSORTIUM LIMITED | £368k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF LEWES VICTORIA HOSPITAL | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |