HOW WE HELP
We equip local charities, volunteer organisations and community groups with the tools and confidence to face the future stronger and more resilient.
Every day we encounter people in need. And we ensure our heads are working just as strongly as our hearts – providing the best advice and guidance, even if it’s hard for people to hear. We are trusted advisors and universally respected for our non-judgemental approach.
We work closely with a range of local businesses a community partners to bring good intentions to life across Hull and East Yorkshire. We are renowned for a variety of innovative charity fundraising events which help us raise funds to support our core delivery. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like further information!
SMILE VAULT
Smile’s library of free equipment for charities in Hull and East Yorkshire to use.
The Vault provides our local charities and community groups access to resources that will enhance the services they provide, without needing to find the funds to purchase them. Items range from giant games to projectors and gazebos.
We’re delighted to be able to offer this unique service to our local community. It’s free to join and once registered, groups can borrow items from the Vault for free; which we’re super proud of.
SMILE BY THE SEA
Smile, with the help of its partners, can provide short respite breaks for charities to refer their beneficiaries to.
Families must not be able to afford a break themselves, nor have taken a holiday in the past year. Smile, with the help of our generous partners, has funded numerous breaks in a variety of locations varying from Chester Zoo and Blackpool, to Legoland.
Smile by the Sea has supported families fleeing domestic violence, end of life care, poverty and much more. If you’re a charity and would like to nominate a family for a break, please get in touch to find out more.
SMILE WORKSHOPS
A variety of free workshops for charities, with topics ranging from digital skills to GDPR.
Smile works hard to put on informative workshops for local charities and community groups. We’ve previously worked with the Lloyds Bank digital team, Google and the NCC Group to host workshops to benefit charitable organisations.
If your business can host a workshop of interest to local charities, please let us know. Visit our events page for upcoming workshops.
SMILE COMMUNITY HUB
A base in North Hull for smaller charities to use meeting rooms and all facilities of the Smile Community Hub.
Charities can make use of office space and meeting rooms with shared facilities. Make sure you get in touch if you’d like more information.
SMILE CHARITY SURGERIES
Charity surgeries are Smile’s free charity service with practical 1:1 support for community challenges.
To make an appointment, please contact us. Businesses, public sector partners and trust funders can also refer into charity surgeries.
SMILE APPEALS
The Smile Christmas Appeal and Smile Easter Egg Appeal happen annually supporting charitable organisations across Hull and East Yorkshire.
If your business would like to support our appeals, or if your charity would like to receive items, please get in touch.
SMILE RENOVATIONS
With the support of our business partners, Smile has coordinated building renovations for lots of local charities.
SMILE DEFIBS
Smile has supported local communities to put over 25 life-saving defibrillators into rural communities.
SMILE CONSULTANCY
Smile is proud to be recognised as one of the leading charities in East Yorkshire and acts as a consultant for numerous organisations.
SMILE TECH
Systems to utilise modern technology to benefit both charities and trust and grant organisations.
SMILE LAUNCHPAD
Every year, three local charities get the exciting opportunity to be one of Smile’s Launchpad charities and work with the Smile team to develop a focused development plan.
SMILE HEALTH
Smile currently manages two NHS charities on a full-time basis.
We have had many requests from health organisations, public, private and voluntary services to provide bespoke services. We understand that each organisation is different, and during initial meetings we can develop a plan to meet requirements utilising our vast range of skills and experience.
Our services include:
- Review of existing services
- Brand development
- Fund management
- Donor development
- Financial planning
- Team recruitment and development
- Interim operational delivery
SMILE VOLUNTEERING
Whether you’re a business, or an individual, we can help you find the right volunteering opportunities!
Smile works with hundreds of charitable organisations across Hull and East Yorkshire. We’re experts in creating employee volunteer days for businesses and pointing individuals in the right direction of volunteering opportunities to suit them. Please email: nm@heysmilefoundation.org for more information, or check out the Do-It website for a range of volunteer vacancies in your community.
SAFEGUARDING FOR VOLUNTARY GROUPS IN EAST RIDING
Smile is working in partnership with Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and HEY Mind to support voluntary community groups across East Riding with their safeguarding responsibilities.
If you have a query regarding safeguarding training, disclosure and baring services, or would like a discussion to ensure responsibilities are understood. Please email: smilecommunityhive@heysmilefoundation.org
For more information regarding the East Riding Safeguarding Board please go to the following websites:
Children: http://www.erscb.org.uk
Adults: http://www.ersab.org.uk/
HEY Smile Foundation, a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. HEY Smile Foundation, The Loft, Gosschalks, Dock Street, Hull, HU1 3AE. Company Number: 06455490. Charity Number: 1125856.