Charlie takes on the 2025 London Marathon for Once Upon a Smile!

We’re thrilled to announce that Charlie, a dedicated supporter from our friends at Smarter Home 4U will be lacing up his running shoes to take on the 2025 London Marathon in support of Once Upon a Smile! Charlie’s passion for making a difference shines through as he prepares to run…

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Charlie takes on the 2025 London Marathon for Once Upon a Smile!

Thank you message 2024

A message from our Co-Founders On behalf of everyone at Once Upon a Smile, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredible support. It means the world to us you are part of our Once Upon a Smile family. As many of you know, we are dedicated to…

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Thank you message 2024

Christmas Ball Brings Festive Cheer and Support for Bereaved Families

This year’s Once Upon a Smile Christmas Ball, held at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly, was a spectacular success, bringing together over 250 guests for an afternoon of celebration, entertainment, and charitable giving. Guests enjoyed a glamorous afternoon with fine dining, festive cheer, and a shared sense of community. The charity…

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Christmas Ball Brings Festive Cheer and Support for Bereaved Families

The Christmas House-Press Release

Audenshaw’s Christmas House Shines Bright to Support Children’s Bereavement Charity, Once Upon a Smile This holiday season, Audenshaw’s iconic “Christmas House” is lighting up once again, not only to bring festive cheer but also to support a cause close to many hearts. The extraordinary holiday light display at the beloved…

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The Christmas House-Press Release

Organisation making a difference

We are thrilled to announce that we have been recognised at the This is Manchester Awards, winning “Organisation Making a Difference in the Community.” This award celebrates our continued dedication to supporting bereaved families and providing vital emotional and practical support to children and young people during the most challenging…

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Organisation making a difference

Our Birthday Party and Nerf Corporate Event: A Smashing Success

Trafford Palazzo was buzzing with excitement as our charity hosted two spectacular events: our Birthday Party and a high-energy Nerf Corporate Event.

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Our Birthday Party and Nerf Corporate Event: A Smashing Success

Aspire Scientific Joins the Family!

We are delighted to announce that Aspire Scientific is now part of our Corporate Partnership Family.

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Aspire Scientific Joins the Family!

Alps Challenge Success

43km trek through Mont Blanc for Once Upon a Smile.

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Alps Challenge Success

Phillips & Cohen Associates Conquer Edale Skyline

An example of amazing teamwork and dedication walking Edale and Baking Cakes-yummy!

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Leasing Options Raises Funds for Once Upon a Smile with Golf Day and Snowdon Walk

Corporate supporters are part of our family, find out about Leasing Options and their latest fundraising efforts.

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Join Us for a Month of Fundraising Fun: Support Once Upon a Smile and Celebrate Our Birthday!

It’s our birthday this August, come and celebrate and fundraise for Once Upon a Smile.

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The Grand Ball – glitter, glamour and sparkle

An amazing event to raise funds for Once Upon a Smile.

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The Grand Ball – glitter, glamour and sparkle

Join our Co-Founders in the Great Manchester 10K

Co-Founders of children’s bereavement charity, Once Upon a Smile are running in Great Manchester Run this May.

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Join our Co-Founders in the Great Manchester 10K

The Grand Ball Returns!

Bigger, better, and more spectacular than ever-The Grand Ball is back!

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We’re Making a Difference

Since 2011, Once Upon a Smile has been supporting bereaved children and their families across Greater Manchester. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve delivered in the past year.

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Once Upon a Smile and the Christmas Ball!

Once Upon a Smile delivers a fantastic Christmas event to raise funds for the charity.

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Once Upon a Smile and the Christmas Ball!

One Consulting joins as our latest Corporate Partner!

We are delighted to share with you that One Consulting UK have joined our Corporate Partnership family.  One Consulting are a Manchester based, global business who have a commitment to support positive change and transformation for their customers and their communities. This partnership will help us to continue to provide…

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Ed’s 500K fundraiser

Ed from SHG decided to create his own unique fundraiser as part of housing provider’s charity support in 2023.

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Ed’s 500K fundraiser

School Fundraising with Smile Mile

Our dedicated school fundraiser, SMILE MILE has been a popular activity to take part in since we started it in 2017. It is fantastic event if you want to challenge your class or school to run, walk or skip a mile, it also helps to raise important funds for Once Upon a…

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School Fundraising with Smile Mile

Estate Santa Dash

This December, take part in our estate Santa Dash. ALL children will receive a FREE Santa Hat and Sticker for taking part. Dash around the estate, you can run, walk, or even skip, everyone can get involved and enjoy the spirit of the season! EVERYONE that takes part receives a FREE…

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Estate Santa Dash

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