Swings & Smiles
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1120598
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Aug. 17, 2007
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined In Practice National
Address
- Address
- A Place to Play
Lower Way
Thatcham
RG19 3RR
Contact
- Phone
- 01635 285170
- [email protected]
- Website
swingsandsmiles.co.uk
Activities
Most families take recreational play for granted. For families of children with special needs, this is impossible for some and extremely difficult for most. Swings & Smiles provides a fun and safe facility where children (SEND and their siblings) can enjoy play in a family setting appropriate to their needs and abilities. Outreach, online and sibling support services are also provided.
Objects: 3) The Charity Is Established To Provide And/or Assist In The Provision Of:3.1) Childcare And Educational Services For The Benefit Of The Community, In Particular (Without Limitation) Children And Adults With Special Needs; And3.2) Facilities In The Interests Of Social Welfare For Recreation Or Other Leisure Time Occupation Of Individuals, In Particular (Without Limitation) Children And Adults With Special Needs, With The Object Of Improving Their Conditions Of Life.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Education/training, Disability, Economic/community Development/employment
- Who
- Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Reading, West Berkshire, Wiltshire
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £555,729 | £607,068 | £627,729 | 25 |
| March 31, 2024 | £482,732 | £531,453 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £437,385 | £456,326 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £379,599 | £375,238 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £381,216 | £321,538 | — | — |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Kenneth Ives (Chair) | Nov. 17, 2025 |
| Alan Michael Oliver | Feb. 19, 2025 |
| Derek John Hardman | Sept. 14, 2022 |
| Lisa Joanne Danskin | Sept. 15, 2025 |
| Michael Megan | June 7, 2021 |
| Pamela Cottrell | Sept. 15, 2025 |
| Suzanne Adamantos | Sept. 10, 2025 |
| Victor Hormuz Mistry | Feb. 16, 2023 |
| Victoria Sandars | Sept. 27, 2023 |