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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.

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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

Latest Income
£911,701
Latest Expenditure
£898,717

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £852,997
Charitable Activities £55,296
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,408
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £895,321
Raising Funds £3,396
Governance £1,710
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£911,701
£898,717£895,321£277,502£100,00024 / 65
2023
£865,833
£854,643£850,523£283,868£100,00020 / 100
2022
£906,567
£913,840£624,898£272,678£60,00019 / 75
2021
£730,515
£760,850£513,523£255,315£60,00016 / 190
2020
£856,340
£621,226£424,784£285,650£50,00014 / 156

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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.

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

Address
NARTHEX SPARKHILL
ST JOHN'S CHURCH
ST JOHNS ROAD
SPARKHILL
BIRMINGHAM
B11 4RG
Registration Date
28 October 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003577
Charity Number
1100358

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