17 October 2018

Postcode Community Trust helps fund training of new Giggle Doctors

We want to say a huge thank you to the Postcode Community Trust, funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery for their grant of £18,792 towards the training of a new team of Giggle Doctors

15 October 2018

Dr Flowerpot attends the BBC's Great British Menu Banquet

Did you catch Ellis Barrie on the Great British Menu last week visiting Dr Flowerpot during one of her hospital visits at Manchester Children’s Hospital

12 October 2018

Dr Flowerpot Features on the Great British Menu

Earlier this year Dr Flowerpot was joined by a very special guest from the Great British Menu to celebrate the NHS 70th Birthday. 

4 October 2018

Theatretrain Dance for Giggles

On Saturday 3rd November, students from 70 Threatretrain centres across the UK will be taking part in a sponsored Dance-for-Giggles to raise money for our Giggle Doctor programme!

29 August 2018

We have been shortlisted for a Children and Young People Now Awards!

Our Giggle Doctor programme is one of four finalists for the Play Award

13 August 2018

Ambassador of Smiles

Over the years Rotarian Ken Robertshaw has gone above and beyond in his support of our work, raising over £50,000; from trekking across the artic to kayaking the length of the Mississippi, Ken is truly inspirational. In 2016, in recognition of Ken’s tireless commitment, he became an Ambassador for the charity.

9 August 2018

Emily's experience as a Theodora volunteer

Emily has been volunteering with us in the office over the Uni summer holidays. Find out what inspired her to join our team and what she has learnt from the experience. 

7 August 2018

Dr Easy Peasy's visit to Issy

As part of the #Fun4All campaign with Fundamentally Children we’re highlighting the importance of play for children. We recently spoke to Mark about how Dr Easy Peasy made hi 9 year old daughter, Issy, laugh during her stay in hospital. 

20 July 2018

Equifax raise money to bring smiles to over 500 children!

Equifax raised an incredible £5,501.45 during their recent summer staff party