# MAKE THEM SMILE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1150013
- **Other names:** DREAMS & WISHES CHILDREN'S TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 3, 2012
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1150013


## Contact

- **Address:** The Business Hive, 13 Dudley Street, GRIMSBY
- **Postcode:** DN31 2AW
- **Phone:** 03301330870
- **Email:** trustees@makethemsmile.org.uk
- **Website:** https://www.makethemsmile.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A)TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND SICKNESS AND TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR SPECIAL OR SPECIFIC CARE NEEDS BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME;B)TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THOSE CARING FOR SUCH CHILDREN(INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,THEIR PARENTS,CARERS AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS)IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF A HOLIDAY,SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH RESPITE CARE,DIALOGUE,ADVOCACY,GUIDANCE,MENTORING AND INTER AGENCY WORKING.

**Activities:** To assist children that are below 18 years of age with a wide range of adverse medical conditions including Leukaemia, Cerebral Palsy, the Deaf and Blind, Terminal Illnesses, and all other life hindering conditions or are disadvantaged due to being underprivileged/poverty-stricken. We provide emotional / practical support, provide disability equipment, respite breaks and educational opportunities




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2025 | £269463 | £255432 | — | — |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | £330503 | £322865 | — | — |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | £262561 | £134906 | — | — |
| Feb. 28, 2022 | £166019 | £134906 | — | — |
| Feb. 28, 2021 | £106638 | £98162 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Tony Stirk** (Chair) — appointed July 17, 2016
- Crystal Eggleston — appointed Jan. 21, 2018
- Erica Dalton — appointed March 26, 2017
- Kelly McWilliams — appointed Sept. 5, 2021
- Martin James Stirk — appointed Feb. 9, 2012
- Sara Jane Roberts — appointed March 1, 2026
- Susan Jane Pickles — appointed March 1, 2026