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title: "Make a Smile — check charity number SC052158 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Make a Smile a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052158. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/make-a-smile
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:09:18.269Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Make a Smile is a registered charity (number SC052158) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £18,080 (year ending 2023-07-01). 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 Make a Smile?

Registered charity number

SC052158

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W)

Location

Outwith Scotland

Latest income (year ending 2023-07-01)

£18,080

Website

[www.makeasmile.org.uk](http://www.makeasmile.org.uk/)

## What does Make a Smile do?

The charity's objects ('the objects') are the relief of need of children under the age of eighteen who are in need due to ill-health or disability across the United Kingdom by the provision of visits to such children in hospitals, special education schools, and other non-profit organisations to foster creativity, imagination, friendship, and self-confidence.

## What causes is Make a Smile registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Make a Smile yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Make a Smile 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)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=make-a-smile&type=claim)
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Make a Smile a legitimate charity?

Yes. Make a Smile is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052158) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Make a Smile's charity number?

Make a Smile's charity number is SC052158. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052158?

Search SC052158 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Make a Smile do?

The charity's objects ('the objects') are the relief of need of children under the age of eighteen who are in need due to ill-health or disability across the United Kingdom by the provision of visits to such children in hospitals, special education schools, and other non-profit organisations to foster creativity, imagination, friendship, and self-confidence.

Does Make a Smile have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Make a Smile. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Make a Smile?

Make a Smile's website is http://www.makeasmile.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07,
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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052158).