06:00, 10 February 2025
Words by Cheyanne Bryan, Editorial and Campaign Marketing Executive, London
With just over a month to go to the Smiley Charity Film Awards, we have all the must-know information in one place for you to know ahead of the big day.
This is probably one of the most important questions when it comes to the Smileys in general.
The Smiley Charity Film Awards is the world’s largest cause-based film campaign, recognised by BFI and IMDb, with the goal to celebrate and emphasise the success of film in fundraising, to increase exposure of charity films and to encourage donations for good causes.
Since its inception seven years ago, the Charity Film Awards (CFAs) has emerged as a cornerstone of positive change in the UK, supporting over 5,000 charities and captivating the engagement of almost 1 million individuals through voting.
Every year the awards take place on the 20th March, which is also International Day of Happiness!
The 2025 Smiley Charity Film Awards will be held at indigo at The O2!
To find out which category a charity's film submission is in, or to know more about their work, check here: https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/charities
If you’re after who will be the host, then former model turned TV personality and presenter, Lisa Snowden will grace the stage for the evening.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
The Brothers Trust. This charity is run by Tom Holland’s family, aiming to shine a light on charities where generous donations can be used to maximum effect. Find out more.
The Fore. This charity is transforming lives and society by turbo-charging exceptional small charities and social enterprises. Learn more here.
The Henry Smith Charity. This is a grant giving charity that aims to use its resources to help people and communities in the UK. Support them here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Partnerships For The Goals.
