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title: "Bolton Smiley Faces — check charity number 1182555 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bolton Smiley Faces a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182555. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Little Lever. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bolton-smiley-faces
retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:39:13.234Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bolton Smiley Faces is a registered charity (number 1182555) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £22,683 (year ending 2025-04-05). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Bolton Smiley Faces?

Registered charity number

1182555

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Little Lever

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£22,683

Website

[boltonsmileyfaces.org.uk](http://boltonsmileyfaces.org.uk/)

## What does Bolton Smiley Faces do?

Bolton Smiley Faces provide monthly support group meetings with activities to support children who have Downs Syndrome living in Bolton and the surrounding areas to include speech therapy, art therapy, signalong, activities to support development of fine and gross motor skills. We also provide family activities during school holidays.

## What causes is Bolton Smiley Faces registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bolton Smiley Faces yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bolton Smiley Faces is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton Smiley Faces a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bolton Smiley Faces is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182555) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Bolton Smiley Faces's charity number?

Bolton Smiley Faces's charity number is 1182555. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1182555?

Search 1182555 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Bolton Smiley Faces do?

Bolton Smiley Faces provide monthly support group meetings with activities to support children who have Downs Syndrome living in Bolton and the surrounding areas to include speech therapy, art therapy, signalong, activities to support development of fine and gross motor skills. We also provide family activities during school holidays.

Does Bolton Smiley Faces have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bolton Smiley Faces. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Bolton Smiley Faces?

Bolton Smiley Faces's website is http://boltonsmileyfaces.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182555).