SMILE INTERNATIONAL
Smile International is a Christian organisation passionate about helping to relieve suffering and poverty around the world through our Feeding, Educating, Empowering and Developing programmes and by turning tears into smiles. We are invested in transforming whole lives of the most vulnerable people by long-term development projects, regardless of religion or nationality.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £28,192 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £143,287 against expenditure of £115,095. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £118,918, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £500. The charity confirmed it is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“In practice this means aiming to have at least £500 kept in our reserves.” — page 7
“The son and daughter of two Trustees are employed by the charity. They received total remuneration for their services to the charity of £28,548.” — page 23
“Donations received during the year from Trustees and close family members amounted to £6,021 (2024 £17,537) and are included in income from donations.” — page 23
“The son and daughter of two Trustees are employed by the charity. They received total remuneration for their services to the charity of £28,548.” — page 23
“Donations received during the year from Trustees and close family members amounted to £6,021 (2024 £17,537) and are included in income from donations.” — page 23
Trustees
- Jane Deborah Whitfieldchair
- Cheryl Summers
- Rev Clive Doubleday
- Ruth Doubleday
- Sandra Boreham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £143k | £115k |
| 31/03/2024 | £139k | £176k |
| 31/03/2023 | £169k | £204k |
| 31/03/2022 | £166k | £194k |
| 31/03/2021 | £224k | £189k |
Common questions
Is SMILE INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £28,192 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £143,287 against expenditure of £115,095. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £118,918, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £500. The charity confirmed it is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SMILE INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SMILE INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include GREEN STREET GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN STREET GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £875 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN VALUES | 1 | £92k |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £64k |
| ROCKCLIFFE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| HELP FOR HEALTH | 1 | £24k |
| THE RANDAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE BROUGHTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE CHARLES LITTLEWOOD HILL TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMILE INTERNATIONAL | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GIFT A SMILE | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SMILE AID | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OPERATION SMILE UNITED KINGDOM | £7.5m | above £80K | 3 | unclear | 44.0% | no doubt |
| SMILE THROUGH SPORT | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| SMILESTAR | £286k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |