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Raising Smiles are so happy to be receiving some lovely letters and emails of thanks for the gifts we are continuing to give to the ...

So many brave NHS staff are doing their best to keep children in hospital entertained throughout the pandemic. We hope the gifts we have...

Raising Smiles are hoping that all our sponsors and followers are staying safe and well. Charities have never needed help as much as...

As hospital staff throughout the UK face their greatest challenge, Raising Smiles are asking all of our sponsors to keep helping where...

Not long now until the Raising Smiles Easter Bunny will be dropping off some great presents for children in hospital throughout the UK!...

Lego toys are always popular in the toy requests we receive so there’ll be plenty in the Easter Baskets we are sending out very soon! If...

Lovely picture received today from one of our donation recipients - we were so happy to help and thanks to all of our kind sponsors who...

Raising Smiles can provide not just toys and games, but also educational materials for children in hospital – from stationary to books...

We received a lovely email from Colchesterand Ipswich Hospital Charity recently, explaining that they have two school rooms for patients...

Such a busy week at Raising Smiles! We’ve been contacting hospitals so that we can ensure our Easter Baskets contain exactly what the...

In hospital, play helps children to learn and to feel less anxious. It helps them to express feelings and concerns, understand what is...

Lovely to receive pictures and warm words of thanks from Leicester Hospital this week, with some of our gifts being put to use making...

Our supporters are just incredible! We received an offer of support this week from a  kind person who will be completing the three...

We were delighted to send some portable DVD players to Leicester Royal Infirmary today! When we spoke with the hospital they stressed how...

We were delighted to see some daffodils this morning! Spring is just around the corner which means Easter is getting closer. We are...

It's difficult for any child to have to go through the ordeal of a stay in hospital. But if they do, treating them to something nice...

After the incredible success of our recent Christmas appeal, Raising Smiles are proud to announce our Easter Toy Basket appeal. All ...

Raising smiles charity are very proud to take the opportunity to thank each and every person that has sponsored our Christmas campaign....

It has been a pleasure this month to receive thank you letters from our gift recipients, and also lots of encouraging letters thanking us...

Not long to go now until the big day! It’s good to know that Santa will be visiting so many children’s wards and hospices this...