Spires Smiles grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1161277
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Spires Smiles is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1161277. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, West Sussex and Wiltshire. The register describes its activities as: “We are an independent, voluntary, non profit charity that supports The Spires Cleft Centre at Salisbury District Hospital and The John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and the patients and their families who are treated there. With your help every penny and effort goes to help the Spires Cleft Team, along with a…” Its charitable objects are: “The charity's objects ("the objects") is the relief of sickness and preservation of good health among children and their families who are patients of the Spires cleft centre at salisbury district hospital, in particular but not exclusively, through the provision of support, funding and equipment.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £703 and spending of £212.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£703
Latest spending
£212
- What it funds
- Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOther defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsSponsors or undertakes researchOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £703 | £212 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,908 | £717 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £3,836 | £1,620 |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £1,841 | £1,605 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £3,258 | £1,402 |
Charitable objects
The charity's objects ("the objects") is the relief of sickness and preservation of good health among children and their families who are patients of the Spires cleft centre at salisbury district hospital, in particular but not exclusively, through the provision of support, funding and equipment.
Where it operates
Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, West Sussex, Wiltshire
- Trustees
- 3
What Spires Smiles funds
Spires Smiles is registered under general charitable purposes for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £5,556 in total.
How to apply to Spires Smiles
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Spires Smiles in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (spiressmiles.co.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.
Questions about Spires Smiles
Is Spires Smiles open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Spires Smiles is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Spires Smiles fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, West Sussex and Wiltshire.
Does Spires Smiles give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Spires Smiles makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Spires Smiles give each year?
The register does not break out Spires Smiles's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £212. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,111 a year.
How large is Spires Smiles?
In its latest reported year Spires Smiles reported income of £703 and spending of £212.
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