Packed with Smiles was set up in 2018. Our dream is that children go to school equal, confident, and ready to create their own future.

We provide items that children need to fully participate in school, to local families experiencing financial difficulties. Things like coats, school uniforms, PE kits, and water bottles. Lacking these items, not feeling comfortable, warm, and equal, can distract from a child's schooling and even affect a child's health and we want to reduce these effects as much as possible. We offer our parcels through schools, partnering with staff who are best placed to identify needs in the community. We know from the feedback we get that parcels make a positive difference. We know they've improved engagement between families and schools. We know that replacing uncomfortable and outgrown clothes with comfy warm coats and properly fitting shoes, has helped children focus on learning. We aim to level the playing field and support self-confidence because we value the wellbeing of young people and the huge potential they hold.