Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund (number 1091597) 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 The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund do?
THE CHARITY CONTINUES TO MEET ITS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. WE CONTINUE TO SEND FAMILIES WITH CHRONICALLY SICK CHILDREN ON FABULOUS HOLIDAYS TO GIVE THE WHOLE FAMILY SOME WONDERFUL SMILES AND MEMORIES TO HELP THEM FACE THE FUTURE WHAT IT MAY BRING . THE CHARITY MAY ALSO ASSIST IN PROVIDING VARIOUS ITEMS SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TO AID THE COMFORT SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund
Answers The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, 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 records The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Sam Fund (Smiles and Memories)
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
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 The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
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Is The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund as a registered charity (number 1091597) 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 The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund's charity number?
The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund's charity number is 1091597. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1091597?
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What does The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund do?
THE CHARITY CONTINUES TO MEET ITS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. WE CONTINUE TO SEND FAMILIES WITH CHRONICALLY SICK CHILDREN ON FABULOUS HOLIDAYS TO GIVE THE WHOLE FAMILY SOME WONDERFUL SMILES AND MEMORIES TO HELP THEM FACE THE FUTURE WHAT IT MAY BRING . THE CHARITY MAY ALSO ASSIST IN PROVIDING VARIOUS ITEMS SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TO AID THE COMFORT SUCH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Does The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund. 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 The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund?
The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.thesamfund.co.uk. 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 The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund?
The register records The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund's trustees paid?
The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund registered as a charity?
The Smiles and Memories (S.a.m) Fund was entered on the register on 11 April 2002.