Energy Sparks
Energy Sparks offers an online energy analysis tool and energy education programme specifically designed to help schools reduce their electricity and gas usage through the analysis of half hourly smart meter data. Energy Sparks provides advice and activities to support pupils and the wider school community to reduce their school's carbon footprint.
Activities & Mission
Energy Sparks offers an online energy analysis tool and energy education programme specifically designed to help schools reduce their electricity and gas usage through the analysis of half hourly smart meter data. Energy Sparks provides advice and activities to support pupils and the wider school community to reduce their school's carbon footprint.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £552,300 | £575,071 | £566,911 | £195,217 | £191,224 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £562,059 | £500,964 | £458,670 | £217,988 | £173,094 | 9 / 0 |
| 2023 | £464,967 | £499,338 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £422,060 | £290,321 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £221,274 | £161,748 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Energy Sparks
What does Energy Sparks do?
Energy Sparks offers an online energy analysis tool and energy education programme specifically designed to help schools reduce their electricity and gas usage through the analysis of half hourly smart meter data. Energy Sparks provides advice and activities to support pupils and the wider school community to reduce their school's carbon footprint.
How much income did Energy Sparks report in 2025?
Energy Sparks reported total income of £552k and reported expenditure of £575k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Energy Sparks?
Energy Sparks has a program ratio of 102.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Energy Sparks registered as a charity?
Energy Sparks was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2020 as charity number 1189273. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Energy Sparks?
Energy Sparks is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Elizabeth Burge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Energy Sparks operate?
Energy Sparks operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Energy Sparks a registered charity?
Yes — Energy Sparks is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189273.
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