Matthew Walklin's Make a Smile Foundation
Analysis
Matthew Walklin's Make a Smile Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwent. It was registered in April 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Matthew Walklin's Make a Smile Foundation reported income of £10k and spending of £7,975, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £2,619 to £10k (+284%), an average of +40% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 145%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Matthew Walklin's Make a Smile Foundation sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Credenhill Community Hall (£10k), Howard Victor Skan Charitable Trust (£10k) and Gib Hill Guardians (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To improve the support available to cancer patients by provision of additional facilities, services and equipment to improve their comfort and welfare and to enable them to maintain contact with friends and family whilst undergoing treatment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Credenhill Community Hall | Hereford | £10k |
| Howard Victor Skan Charitable Trust | Solihull | £10k |
| Gib Hill Guardians | Lancashire | £10k |
| Vicar and Churchwardens of Stoke Holy Cross - Fuel Allotment | Norwich | £10k |