Is Make Me Smile a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Make Me Smile as a registered charity (number 1131986) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Make Me Smile's charity number?

Make Me Smile's charity number is 1131986. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1131986?

Search 1131986 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.

Does Make Me Smile have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Make Me Smile. 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 Make Me Smile?

Make Me Smile's website listed in our register data is http://www.makemesmile.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Make Me Smile registered as a charity?

Make Me Smile was entered on the register on 5 October 2009.

Registered charity · No. 1131986Trust

Make Me Smile

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Make Me Smile is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, animals, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Make Me Smile?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £3,196
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,336
Registered charity number: 1131986
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Willow Walk
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.makemesmile.org

Quick answer

Make Me Smile (number 1131986) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Make Me Smile do?

Make Me Smile was founded by the friends and family of JoJo Harris to support community and conservation projects in South Luangwa, Zambia, Jo's true home from home. We provide funding for developmental projects at the Malimba Community School in Mfuwe and we also provide financial support to Conservation South Luangwa to aid their crucial work helping preserve the wildlife of the valley.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Make Me Smile

Answers Make Me Smile gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Make Me Smile as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 October 2009
Where it says it operates: Zambia

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Make Me Smile registered for?

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Make Me Smile yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Make Me Smile. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Make Me Smile?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Make Me Smile a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Make Me Smile as a registered charity (number 1131986) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Make Me Smile's charity number?: Make Me Smile's charity number is 1131986. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1131986?: Search 1131986 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 Make Me Smile do?: Make Me Smile was founded by the friends and family of JoJo Harris to support community and conservation projects in South Luangwa, Zambia, Jo's true home from home. We provide funding for developmental projects at the Malimba Community School in Mfuwe and we also provide financial support to Conservation South Luangwa to aid their crucial work helping preserve the wildlife of the valley.
Does Make Me Smile have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Make Me Smile. 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 Make Me Smile?: Make Me Smile's website listed in our register data is http://www.makemesmile.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Make Me Smile?: The register does not record Make Me Smile as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Make Me Smile registered as a charity?: Make Me Smile was entered on the register on 5 October 2009.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.