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Ways you can donate

There are so many ways to support Once Upon a Smile and make a difference to bereaved families.

Whether you take part in one of our exciting events, tackle a personal challenge, set up regular giving, or explore other ways to donate, your generosity helps us provide vital emotional and practical support. Every contribution, big or small, ensures we can continue being there when families need us most.

Make a donation!

A one-off or regular donation through our JustGiving profile.

Fundraising events!

Host your own or take part in one of our events.

Join Sidley’s Smile Club and become a monthly donator.

Its easy! Just decide how much you would like to donate on a monthly basis and complete the monthly donation section on our JustGiving page.

Set up my donation

Text to donate

Text SIDLEYTEN to 70085 to donate £10.

Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message, and you’ll be opting into hearing more from us. If you would like to donate but don’t wish to hear more from us, please text SIDLEYTENNOINFO instead.

Take part in our weekly lottery

Sign up to our weekly lottery and you could win £10K! The costs of your ticket will be added to your monthly mobile bill, or deducted from pay as you go credit.

Please note:

  • The lottery is for people over the age of 18 only
  • The lottery is for residents of Great Britain only
  • Each ticket costs £2 per week
  • Please gamble responsibly. For support please visit begambleaware.org

Enter our lottery

Legacies

Legacy giving offers a unique opportunity for you to support our charity. By including Once Upon a Smile in your will or estate plans, you can help secure the charity’s future and ensure that the compassionate support we provide continues for generations to come.

Your legacy gift will directly contribute to maintaining and expanding the support we provide that bring comfort and stability to grieving children and their families; ensuring that we can continue to turn moments of sorrow into opportunities for healing and hope.

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Other ways you can donate!

There are lots of ways that you can support us. You’ll see below a few idea’s.

  • Payroll Giving – Payroll Giving (also called Give As You Earn) is a way for employees to give to charity direct from your salary. Donations are made before tax, so employees not only give to charity, you pay less tax.
  • Special Occasions Donations – Why not celebrate your special occasion differently? Instead of a gift, you could ask your friends and family to donate to Once Upon a Smile on your behalf.
  • Tribute Funds – If you’re planning your event in memory of someone special, you might like to set up a Tribute Fund.
  • Legacies – A gift to Once Upon a Smile in your will, means you are leaving a family with special memories that will last a lifetime. Your gift will help make sure we continue supporting as many bereaved families as possible.
  • Shopping online – Did you know that whenever you buy anything online you could be raising free donations for Once Upon a Smile with easyfundraising? All you need to do is visit our easyfundraising page to find the site you want to shop from and start shopping! After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Once Upon a Smile at no extra cost to you whatsoever!

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