Life in hospital for a child or teenager with a serious illness can mean isolation, boredom, frustration, fear, painful treatment, sometimes life changing surgeries and time away from parents, siblings and friends.

Spread a Smile exists to show there is still joy and laughter to be experienced, even in the most desperate of situations. Our teams of entertainers including magicians, face-painters, artists, singers and fairies visit young people in hospital and they are trained to know just what to do to get a smile out of everyone they see. We also organise regular VIP outings and trips and a spectacular winter party for families.