The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Once Upon A Smile Limited

Company 09836201 Active

Registered charity: Once Upon A Smile Limited

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Board DNA

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6
directors on the board
5.9y median 5.3y
average tenure
10.7y
longest tenure
3
directors past 6 years
3 vs 2 portfolio
first-time directors
1
also govern a charity
0
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Professional services 16Tech and media 4Finance 2Arts and leisure 1Business services 1Retail and trade 1

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Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

Where to look Suggested search: succession planning for long-tenured seats.

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Company details

Number09836201
StatusActive
TypePRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
Incorporated22/10/2015
Address62-66 DEANSGATE, MANCHESTER, M3 2EN
Accounts next due31/05/2027
Accounts last made up31/08/2025

Industry (SIC)

88990 - Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.

Ownership - persons with significant control (3)


  • ceased
  • ceased

Officers (11)

  • Knighton, Emma Louise Director · appointed 2024
  • Maley, Victoria Director · appointed 2024
  • Barlow, Robert Anthony Director · appointed 2022
  • Jillings, Laura Director · appointed 2019
  • Miller, Daniel Director · appointed 2015
  • Cheetham - Karcz, Paul Simon Director · appointed 2015
  • O'Neal, Eamonn Sean Former Director · appointed 2022 · resigned 2024
  • Bancroft, Michelle Former Director · appointed 2016 · resigned 2022
  • Bancroft, James Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2022
  • Cowgill, Benjamin Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2019
  • Davies, Richard Former Director · appointed 2015 · resigned 2018

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