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Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO

BrightSparks Arts provides creative opportunities for people living with mental health conditions in the regions of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire to enable them to build self esteem, develop skills and challenge stigma. BSA delivers workshops, projects, events, exhibitions and publications to showcase the work of participants, and provides advocacy and advice to organisations/ the public.

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Activities & Mission

BrightSparks Arts provides creative opportunities for people living with mental health conditions in the regions of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire to enable them to build self esteem, develop skills and challenge stigma. BSA delivers workshops, projects, events, exhibitions and publications to showcase the work of participants, and provides advocacy and advice to organisations/ the public.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£102,295
Latest Expenditure
£102,630

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£102,295
£102,6300 / 7
2023
£80,281
£87,3860 / 8
2022
£117,663
£67,4730 / 3
2021
£73,774
£63,2740 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO

What does Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO do?

BrightSparks Arts provides creative opportunities for people living with mental health conditions in the regions of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire to enable them to build self esteem, develop skills and challenge stigma. BSA delivers workshops, projects, events, exhibitions and publications to showcase the work of participants, and provides advocacy and advice to organisations/ the public.

How much income did Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO report in 2024?

Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO reported total income of £102k and reported expenditure of £103k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO registered as a charity?

Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 2020 as charity number 1190327. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO?

Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO operate?

Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO operates across 5 areas, including Leicester City, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Brightsparks Arts In Mental Health CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1190327.

Details

Address
Beaumont Leys Health Centre
1 Little Wood Close
LEICESTER
LE4 0UZ
Registration Date
9 July 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5143440
Charity Number
1190327

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Trustees

Charlotte Richardson
Damola Hazzan
Elizabeth Haynes
Grant Paton
James Sheridan
Joe Nixon
Naishad Chhatralia
Norman Leet
Steve Dyer
Suzanne Elliott

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