I Feel Like I Belong

"Think in love, act in kindness"

"Equality through community"

‘Our dream is that children go to school equal, confident and ready to create their own future’

Who are Packed with Smiles

Packed with Smiles provide children in our local community with new uniform parcels and other school essentials, to ensure that they can fully participate in school.

Our dream is that all children are given the opportunity to attend school feeling equal, confident and ready to create their own future.

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Latest News

Let the Bells Ring Out!

7 November 2023

Yes, it’s that time of year to book in and get your creative Christmas spirit on and support local children’s uniform charity Packed with Smiles! Join us at the stunning new Diversity Studio and design and create your very own unique Christmas Wreath. Delivered by the talented Christine Wyatt and team from Flourish & Bloom,…

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Our Largest Delivery So Far…

1 August 2023

To say that June and July 2023 were busy months at HQ is an understatement!   PWS made its largest delivery to date with a whopping 220 parcels containing 3,170 items winging their way to children across the Southend and Rochford/Rayleigh areas. Orders had increased by almost 40% from the same period in 2022, a…

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Volunteers giving back

8 May 2023

On the 4th of May, Packed with Smiles welcomed 50 volunteers from London-based Insurance broker, Howden Group Holdings, for an afternoon of activities giving something back to Southend on Sea. Packed with Smiles supports local children experiencing financial hardship by providing school uniform and essentials twice a year, to help children participate more fully in…

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