--- title: "Spires Smiles — check charity number 1161277 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Spires Smiles a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161277. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Southampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/spires-smiles retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:12:29.651Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Spires Smiles is a registered charity (number 1161277) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £703 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Spires Smiles? Registered charity number 1161277 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Southampton Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £703 Website [www.spiressmiles.co.uk](http://www.spiressmiles.co.uk/) ## What does Spires Smiles do? We are an independent, voluntary, non profit charity that supports The Spires Cleft Centre at Salisbury District Hospital and The John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and the patients and their families who are treated there. With your help every penny and effort goes to help the Spires Cleft Team, along with a multitude of activities and items for all local cleft children and their families. ## What causes is Spires Smiles registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Spires Smiles yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Spires Smiles 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=spires-smiles&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.spiressmiles.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Spires Smiles a legitimate charity? Yes. Spires Smiles is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161277) 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 Spires Smiles's charity number? Spires Smiles's charity number is 1161277. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161277? Search 1161277 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 Spires Smiles do? We are an independent, voluntary, non profit charity that supports The Spires Cleft Centre at Salisbury District Hospital and The John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and the patients and their families who are treated there. With your help every penny and effort goes to help the Spires Cleft Team, along with a multitude of activities and items for all local cleft children and their families. Does Spires Smiles have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spires Smiles. 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 Spires Smiles? Spires Smiles's website is http://www.spiressmiles.co.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/1161277).