Narthex Sparkhill
Narthex Sparkhill seeks to promote inter cultural harmony within the inner-city area of Sparkhill, Birmingham by provision of community facilities and education opportunities. Current regular activities offered are:Foodbank, one stop advice centre, domestic violence support, friendship cafe, youth club, lunch club for the elderly and refugee drop-in and resource centre.
Activities & Mission
Narthex Sparkhill seeks to promote inter cultural harmony within the inner-city area of Sparkhill, Birmingham by provision of community facilities and education opportunities. Current regular activities offered are:Foodbank, one stop advice centre, domestic violence support, friendship cafe, youth club, lunch club for the elderly and refugee drop-in and resource centre.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £911,701 | £898,717 | £895,321 | £277,502 | £100,000 | 24 / 65 |
| 2023 | £865,833 | £854,643 | £850,523 | £283,868 | £100,000 | 20 / 100 |
| 2022 | £906,567 | £913,840 | £624,898 | £272,678 | £60,000 | 19 / 75 |
| 2021 | £730,515 | £760,850 | £513,523 | £255,315 | £60,000 | 16 / 190 |
| 2020 | £856,340 | £621,226 | £424,784 | £285,650 | £50,000 | 14 / 156 |
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Frequently asked questions about Narthex Sparkhill
What does Narthex Sparkhill do?
Narthex Sparkhill seeks to promote inter cultural harmony within the inner-city area of Sparkhill, Birmingham by provision of community facilities and education opportunities. Current regular activities offered are:Foodbank, one stop advice centre, domestic violence support, friendship cafe, youth club, lunch club for the elderly and refugee drop-in and resource centre.
How much income did Narthex Sparkhill report in 2024?
Narthex Sparkhill reported total income of £912k and reported expenditure of £899k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Narthex Sparkhill?
Narthex Sparkhill has a program ratio of 98.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Narthex Sparkhill registered as a charity?
Narthex Sparkhill was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 2003 as charity number 1100358. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Narthex Sparkhill?
Narthex Sparkhill is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Toby Nicholas Crowe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Narthex Sparkhill operate?
Narthex Sparkhill operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Narthex Sparkhill a registered charity?
Yes — Narthex Sparkhill is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100358.
Details
ST JOHN'S CHURCH
ST JOHNS ROAD
SPARKHILL
BIRMINGHAM
B11 4RG
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