Shay's Smiles

Quick Stats

| Metric | Value |

|--------|-------|

| Annual Giving | £31,917 (2024) |

| Grant Range | Not publicly specified |

| Average Grant | Not publicly specified |

| Application Method | Direct contact / No public application process |

| Geographic Focus | United Kingdom |

Contact Details

• Website: https://www.shayssmiles.org/
• Email: nicola@shayssmiles.org, support@shayssmiles.org
• Phone: 07968791221

Funding Priorities

• Financial assistance grants to families of children diagnosed with GBM brain tumours for:
• Access to specialist doctors
• Genetic testing and treatments
• Associated costs of care
• Research funding for GBM brain tumour treatment development
• Major commitment: £143,657 to fund a PhD student over four years at Queen Mary University of London
• Joint research funding: £400,000 pledged with Joss Searchlight to The Brain Tumour Charity for paediatric brain tumour research

What They Don't Fund

Not publicly specified - charity focuses exclusively on GBM (glioblastoma multiforme) brain tumour support and research

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How to Apply to Shay's Smiles

No public application process advertised. Families seeking support should contact the charity directly via email (nicola@shayssmiles.org or support@shayssmiles.org) or phone (07968791221) to discuss their specific situation and needs.

Similar Funders

These funders have a similar focus and geographic reach:

• Brain Tumour Research
• The Colin Oliphant Charitable Trust
• The Brain Tumour Charity
• Astro Brain Tumour Fund
• Azaylia Foundation
• Brain Tumour Research Campaign
• Neuroblastoma Uk
• Kidscan Limited

References

• Charity Commission Registration
• Brain Tumour Research - Shay's Smiles
• Shay's Smiles Official Website
• Research Funding Announcement