UK funding workspaceMake Me Smile grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1131986
Make Me Smile is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1131986. The register describes its activities as: “Make Me Smile was founded by the friends and family of JoJo Harris to support community and conservation projects in South Luangwa, Zambia, Jo's true home from home. We provide funding for developmental projects at the Malimba Community School in Mfuwe and we also provide financial support to Conservation South…” In its latest reported year it reported income of £3,196 and spending of £4,336.
Verified 20 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
0 open or forthcoming · 0 closed
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£3,196
Latest spending
£4,336
- What it funds
- Education / trainingAnimalsEnvironment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides services
What Make Me Smile funds
Make Me Smile is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, animals and environment / conservation / heritage for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services.
How to apply to Make Me Smile
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Make Me Smile in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (makemesmile.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 about Make Me Smile
Is Make Me Smile open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Make Me Smile is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Make Me Smile give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Make Me Smile makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is Make Me Smile?
In its latest reported year Make Me Smile reported income of £3,196 and spending of £4,336.
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