Latest News • Spread a Smile

Find out about our North West Hub

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10th August 2026

Since expanding our service provision into the North West in 2022, Spread…

Eight year old Hudson’s golf challenge

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30th July 2026

We are so proud of eight-year-old Hudson who took on an incredible…

Bay and Aditi – a special friendship

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30th July 2026

For International Day of Friendship (30 July), we spoke to Jen, Mum…

Record-breaking 2026 Summer Party

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27th July 2026

On Thursday 23 July, Spread a Smile hosted its annual Summer Party…

Thank you for helping us spread smiles

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16th July 2026

Thanks to the incredible kindness and generosity of our supporters, the Spread…

Chief Executive Third Sector Awards nomination

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15th July 2026

We are delighted and proud to announce that Spread a Smile’s Chief…

Spread a Smile Appeal Now Live!

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5th July 2026

The Spread a Smile Appeal 2026 is now live! Running from 5-9…

Spread a Smile joins SoHPS Conference

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30th June 2026

Earlier this month we were delighted to be invited to be part…

Masthaven Champions – Three Peaks Challenge

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30th June 2026

A huge congratulations and thank you to our long-standing corporate partner, Masthaven,…

WillU Group CEO takes on 52-mile Appeal challenge

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29th June 2026

WillU Group CEO Jack Lane-Matthews takes on epic 52-mile challenge for Spread…

Spread a Smile Appeal - Abound Norway Trek

Champions ‘Abound’ supports Spread a Smile Appeal

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29th June 2026

Abound is proudly supporting The Spread a Smile Appeal, with a programme…

Entertainer Spotlight: Sar and Elsie

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26th June 2026

Sar with the Guitar and Elsie the Star! Spread a Smile’s entertainers…

Our entertainers – Meet Storyteller Posey

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19th June 2026

Stories can transport us to new worlds, spark imagination and provide comfort…

International Day of Play 2026

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12th June 2026

On Thursday 11 June, we celebrated International Day of Play – a…

First in-person visit to Wales

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9th June 2026

We were delighted to make our first ever in-person visit to Wales…

Spread a Smile Appeal

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1st June 2026

Today marks the launch of the Spread a Smile 2026 Appeal —…