MILES FOR SMILES
We raise money to enable us to support people in our local community with life limiting , life changing circumstances and disabilities through organised events such as music events and family fun days .
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH LIFE LIMITING OR LIFE CHANGING HEALTH CONDITIONS, OR WHO ARE DISABLED, LIVING IN SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, NORTHWEST LEICESTERSHIRE OR EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, CHARITIES AND OTHER VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS WHO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED AND WHOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSES ARE IN LINE WITH THOSE OF MILES FOR SMILES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £71,973 at the end of the period, with total incoming resources of £194,543 against resources expended of £116,570. The trustees report that the charity is an unincorporated entity controlled by a deed of trust and has no stated reserves policy target. The financial statements are described as unaudited.
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary income 97,431” — page 33
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Callum Luke Workerchair
- Christopher John Bailey
- Codi James Musk
- James michael welland
- Jordan Parker
- Joseph Grace
- Maria Elkin
- Steven Lakin
- Tracy Parker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £195k | £117k |
Common questions
Is MILES FOR SMILES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted funds of £71,973 at the end of the period, with total incoming resources of £194,543 against resources expended of £116,570. The trustees report that the charity is an unincorporated entity controlled by a deed of trust and has no stated reserves policy target. The financial statements are described as unaudited. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | — |
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN VALUES | 1 | £92k |
| DELAMERE DAIRY FOUNDATION | 1 | £68k |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE GREATER MANCHESTER HIGH SHERIFF'S POLICE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| MANCHESTER AIRPORT COMMUNITY TRUST FUND | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- MILES FOR MEN
- GIFT A SMILE
- MILESTONES CHILDCARE LIMITED
- THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION
- SMILE FOR LIFE CHILDRENS CHARITY
- MILE CROSS PHOENIX PROJECTS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILES FOR SMILES | £195k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MILES FOR MEN | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIFT A SMILE | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MILESTONES CHILDCARE LIMITED | £390k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION | £235k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| SMILE FOR LIFE CHILDRENS CHARITY | £657k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |