Lee's Smile grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1146029
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77 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Health / saving of lives
Lee's Smile is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1146029. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. The register describes its activities as: “Our major fundraising activities since the formation of the charity have included 3 Charity Balls, 9 Ladies Luncheons and several other events.We've worked closely, and supported, 2 other Epilepsy Charities, Epilepsy Research and Sudep Action (previously known as Epilepsy Bereaved) to raise awareness of Epilepsy and…” Its charitable objects are: “To promote and protect the good health of persons affected by epilepsy by:- 1)advancing the education of the public in the awareness of and the effects of epilepsy; 2)raising awareness of the public to encourage medical professionals to raise awareness of sudden death due to epilepsy (sudep); 3)to support other…” In the year to 1 Dec 2025 it reported income of £9,408 and spending of £3,917.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£9,408
Latest spending
£3,917
- What it funds
- Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps
- People with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 2025 | £9,408 | £3,917 |
| 1 Dec 2024 | £8,382 | £3,432 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | £9,054 | £33k |
| 1 Dec 2022 | £6,966 | £3,942 |
| 1 Dec 2021 | £1,040 | £317 |
Charitable objects
To promote and protect the good health of persons affected by epilepsy by:- 1)advancing the education of the public in the awareness of and the effects of epilepsy; 2)raising awareness of the public to encourage medical professionals to raise awareness of sudden death due to epilepsy (sudep); 3)to support other charitable organisation’s in financing research into epilepsy and its underlying causes; and 4)to promote and improve the treatment of, care and welfare if persons affected by epilepsy both directly and indirectly.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees
- 3
What Lee's Smile funds
Lee's Smile is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Dec 2025, it spent £44.6k in total.
How to apply to Lee's Smile
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Lee's Smile in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (leessmile.com) 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 about Lee's Smile
Is Lee's Smile open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Lee's Smile is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Lee's Smile fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.
Does Lee's Smile give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Lee's Smile makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Lee's Smile give each year?
The register does not break out Lee's Smile's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Dec 2025 was £3,917. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,925 a year.
How large is Lee's Smile?
In its latest reported year Lee's Smile reported income of £9,408 and spending of £3,917.
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