# Smile of Hope

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1213130 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1213130)
- Website: https://smileofhope.org.uk
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/smile-of-hope

We support children and young adults with terminal illness, special needs, autism, eating disorders in UK and those in need of heart surgery in India. We also advance the education and well being of children and young adults through arts, music, dance, drama and sport

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Smile of Hope is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and amateur sport for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Smile of Hope in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (smileofhope.org.uk) 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.

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