Every child has the right to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31
We’ve delivered
9,841
play sessions
across
24
countries
sharing more than
542,740
smiles
Since 2008, we’ve brought love, light and laughter to more than 542,740 children in 24 countries across four continents.
We’re just after your laughter
Our trained teams of clowns, musicians and entertainers create safe environments for play and laughter in challenging and desperate situations, in the UK and around the world.
When play becomes a luxury, a child’s world shrinks into the daily struggles of premature adulthood. We use clowning, magic, games and arts workshops to replace fear and uncertainty with positive human connections based on respect, happiness and laughter.
Why we do it
Around the world, millions of childhoods are being lost to poverty, isolation, conflict and forced displacement. This causes lasting harm and cannot be ignored.
Everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, should grow up feeling special and valuable, with warm and happy memories of play and joyous laughter.
The children were captivated by the magic that was used, the music that was played, the circus acts that were shown and the dance moves that were presented. Regardless of all the troubles, all the horrible things they have seen and the harsh situations that they have been through, every child was able to laugh and love. We will never forget your visit.
Sem Erkens, Belgian Red Cross
Every child has the right to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31
The children were captivated by the magic that was used, the music that was played, the circus acts that were shown and the dance moves that were presented. Regardless of all the troubles, all the horrible things they have seen and the harsh situations that they have been through, every child was able to laugh and love. We will never forget your visit.
Sem Erkens, Belgian Red Cross
Our mission
Creativity and play should not be restricted by age, ability, race, gender or societal position.
Play heals, empowers, lifts and supports, and should be considered an essential right of all children.
Whatever activities we’re offering, nothing short of brilliant is even close to enough.
No child should face their day without the hope of a smile.