The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Operation Smile United Kingdom

Registered charity 1091316 Registered since 2002

Operates: Bolivia, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Congo (Democratic Republic), Throughout England

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Board DNA

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8
trustees on the board
5.8y median 2y
average tenure
25y
longest tenure
2
trustees past 6 years
9.7y
average years in governance
8 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
8
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 8General Charitable Purposes 8The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 8

Commercial experience

Health and social care 8Professional services 5Property 3
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Contact

Websitewww.operationsmile.org.uk
Emailinfo.uk@operationsmile.org
Phone02034755126
AddressOperation Smile Uk, Unit A, Genoa House, Juniper Drive, LONDON, SW18 1FY

Finances

£7,495,196 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£6,172,662£5,296,734
2022£6,719,504£5,901,165
2023£7,468,295£7,816,116
2024£7,148,759£7,807,674
2025£7,495,196£7,229,194

What it does

What

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With Disabilities

How

Provides Other FinanceProvides Human ResourcesProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchActs As An Umbrella Or Resource BodyOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

The objects of the charity are, for the public benefit: To preserve and protect the physical, mental and emotional health in particular but not exclusively of people with facial and functional conditions throughout the world; By providing support to strengthen healthcare systems for the delivery of safe and effective surgery and comprehensive care through initiatives including, but not limited to, education and training of the public, medical personnel and support staff, investment in and advancement of infrastructure for healthcare systems, and campaigning to improve healthcare policy to the extent permitted by law; and To implement research to advance the understanding of conditions including but not limited to facial and functional conditions, the barriers to care, and the best methods of providing care for patients with such conditions.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 05/11/2001AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 30/01/2012 as amended on 23 Jan 2024

Trustees (8)

8trustees
56median age
1aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Operation Smile United Kingdom · 04317039 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 05/11/2001

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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