CHRISTOPHER'S SMILE
1. Provide funding to non profit making research organisations that further research into paediatric cancers.2. Raise awareness of the needs of non profit making research organisations that further research into paediatric cancers3. Raise awareness in the general population of the need for funding the research into paediatric cancers
Objects
A) PROVIDING FUNDING TO NON-PROFIT MAKING RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS TO ADVANCERESEARCH INTO PAEDIATRIC CANCERSB) RAISING AWARENESS OF THE PUBLIC OF PAEDIATRIC CANCERS AND THE NEED FORRESEARCH ON THE SUBJECT
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported total unrestricted net receipts of £86,906 against total payments of £46,147, resulting in a significant increase in unrestricted funds to £558,366. The reserves policy aims to cover commitments, which stood at £64,486, leaving the charity with substantial unrestricted reserves well above its stated target. The accounts were subject to an independent examination which found no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy of Christopher's Smile is to maintain a balance on unrestrictive funds to cover any commitments made by the charity.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2026
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/04/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- KAREN CAPELchair
- DENIS IAN CONROY
- KEVIN ROY CAPEL
- ROSEMARY CONROY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2026 | £88k | £46k |
| 30/04/2025 | £40k | £16k |
| 30/04/2024 | £24k | £940 |
| 30/04/2023 | £28k | £50k |
| 30/04/2022 | £45k | £56k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTOPHER'S SMILE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported total unrestricted net receipts of £86,906 against total payments of £46,147, resulting in a significant increase in unrestricted funds to £558,366. The reserves policy aims to cover commitments, which stood at £64,486, leaving the charity with substantial unrestricted reserves well above its stated target. The accounts were subject to an independent examination which found no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK | 1 | £375k |
| Flat Iron Trust | 1 | £110k |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £93k |
| CANARY WHARF CONTRACTORS FUND | 1 | £86k |
| THE TOY TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE CLARKSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £54k |
| THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £27k |
Charities like this
- SPREAD A SMILE
- JOSEPH'S SMILE
- SMILE FOR JOEL
- SMILE INTERNATIONAL
- OUR HIDDEN TREASURE
- Paediatric Critical Care Society
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER'S SMILE | £88k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPREAD A SMILE | £2.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JOSEPH'S SMILE | £169k | £17,360.02 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SMILE FOR JOEL | £85k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SMILE INTERNATIONAL | £244k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OUR HIDDEN TREASURE | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |