Kent Kids Miles of Smiles is a charity founded in 1993 to care for sick and disabled children. Since then the charity has grown and now runs Footprints a care home for Children aged 3 - 17 years old, and has recently opened Redwalls a care home for 18+ year olds. To learn more about Kent Kids Miles of Smiles and the services we offer read the About Us section on this site.




NEW PATRON- SCOTT MASLEN

The actor famous for his roles as Phil Hunter in the Bill and at present in Eastenders as Jack Branning agreed to become one of the faces of the charity.
We are thrilled to have our work recognised and endorsed by Scott; his dedication and commitment is a huge asset to the charity. Our partnership will give us an amazing platform to increase awareness and reach further into the community. Increased awareness will help us raise more funds to support and enhance the excellent work of Kent Kids Miles of smiles.

???I agreed to become a Patron as I was so impressed by the quality of work and the total commitment of those working there. For such a small charity to be making such a genuine difference to the lives of so many children is amazing???.



Kent Kids Miles of Smiles is proud to announce that Ben Mills has joined our board of Patrons.

Ben shot to fame after coming third on series 3 of the X Factor in 2006. He went on to secure a recording contract with Sony/BMG and released his first album in March 2007. Ben has travelled the length and bredth of the country. His natrual talent for performing live, coupled with the reputation he has for always making time for his fans, is securing him a very strong following.

As well as being an accomplished musician, playing both the guitar and piano, Ben is an extremely talented songwriter.

Ben Said ???I am honoured to have been asked to be a Patron of such an important and worthwhile charity. I hope my involvement can help to bring more happiness to the lives of everyone involved, and I am looking forward to all the Miles of Smiles yet to come???.

Liz Baxter Head of Fundraising said " I am delighted that Ben has agreed to join our other Patron Scott Maslen, Ben lives locally and has visited our houses and sung for both the children and young people, he will be a great asset to us".