Spread a Smile is dedicated to improving the time spent by seriously ill children in hospital. We provide entertainers for seriously ill children and teenagers who are in hospital, often for prolonged periods of time, with life limiting conditions including cancer and heart, lung and kidney-related illnesses.

We take entertainers such as fairies, pirates, children’s characters, musicians, magicians, singers, face painters and poets into paediatric wards, to activity centres and to children’s parties in Great Ormond Street Hospital, University College Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, The Evelina,  Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, King's College Hospital, The Royal Marsden and Noah's Ark Children's Hospice. 

Our aim is to divert their attention away from their treatment, stimulate their minds and to alleviate the boredom and monotony associated with sustained hospital stays. We also extend this work to the siblings of these children, as they are deeply affected by the illness of their sister or brother.

There are potential additional benefits to our work. Guided by an advisory team of medical practitioners, we entertain thousands of children each year. There is emerging evidence to show that ‘laughter is the best medicine’ as it may help to strengthen the immune system, diminish pain and decrease levels of stress.

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Health Care

Hospital

Performing Arts

Spread a Smile

The London office focuses on community engagement, fundraising initiatives, and managing donor relationships.

London

Lucy Jackson

Laura Walter

Susie Baxter

Roxane C.

This department focuses on fostering growth opportunities and building strategic partnerships to enhance the company's market presence.

Business Development

This department focuses on the development and execution of artistic and performance-based projects.

Creative Arts

This department is responsible for providing engaging and captivating entertainment experiences.

Entertainment Services

This department focuses on generating financial support for the organization through various fundraising initiatives and strategies.

Fundraising Department

This department focuses on developing marketing initiatives and operational strategies to drive business growth.

Marketing and Strategy

This department is responsible for managing and overseeing charitable trusts and foundation collaborations.

Spread a Smile

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Spread a Smile

Org chart

Teams

Business Development

Creative Arts

Entertainment Services

Fundraising Department

Marketing and Strategy

Philanthropy Operations

Offices

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