Swings & Smiles

Swings & Smiles is a registered social services nonprofit based in Thatcham, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is 1120598. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £556K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Swings & Smiles has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Swings & Smiles is located in Thatcham, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Swings & Smiles has £556K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Swings & Smiles is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £556K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Swings & Smiles. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Swings & Smiles has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Most families take recreational play for granted. For families of children with special needs, this is impossible for some and extremely difficult for most. Swings & Smiles provides a fun and safe facility where children (SEND and their siblings) can enjoy play in a family setting appropriate to their needs and abilities. Outreach, online and sibling support services are also provided. Swings & Smiles is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among social services charities registered in United Kingdom: Swings & Smiles's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £556K is comparable to the peer average of £799K.

Swings & Smiles is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.