# Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1145131 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1145131)
- Website: https://bethanyssmile.org
- Latest income: £700; spending £1,056
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: Bethany's Smile (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bethany-hares-smile-foundation

The objects of the Charity are to support the care of children with life limiting, life threatening and chronic illnesses. The Charity organises various fundraising events such as Sponsored walks with entertainment, Fashion Shows, Charity Balls etc. The Founder, 14 year old Bethany Hare, also performs free of charge at various events in order to encourage donations.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £700 | £1,056 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,779 | £4,485 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,681 | £6,873 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,253 | £7,878 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £8,305 | £9,298 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. To assist in the treatment of children and young people suffering from serious or terminal illness of any description by the provision of financial support2. The relief of financial hardship among the families of children and young people suffering from serious or terminal illneses of any description by the provision of financial support for goods and/or services which they could not otherwise afford through lack of means

## What it funds

Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation reported income of £700 and spending of £1,056. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £29.6k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bethanyssmile.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £1,056. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,918 a year.

### How large is Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation?

In its latest reported year Bethany Hare'S Smile Foundation reported income of £700 and spending of £1,056.


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