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Spark

Also known as: Southill Play Area Recreation for Kids

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Southill, Weymouth and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare

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Activities & Mission

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Southill, Weymouth and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare

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
£8,693
Latest Expenditure
£10,830

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 124.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 124.6%
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£8,693
£10,8300 / 3
2024
£10,930
£13,9480 / 6
2023
£11,284
£12,9430 / 10
2022
£10,543
£6,4310 / 2
2021
£4,705
£8,4750 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about Spark

What does Spark do?

To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Southill, Weymouth and the surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare

How much income did Spark report in 2025?

Spark reported total income of £9k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Spark registered as a charity?

Spark was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2017 as charity number 1171214. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Spark?

Spark is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETE BARROW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spark operate?

Spark operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Spark a registered charity?

Yes — Spark is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171214.

Details

Address
5 Sutcliffe Avenue
Weymouth
DT4 9SA
Registration Date
19 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5086952
Charity Number
1171214

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Trustees

PETE BARROW Chair
David Harris
Also governs 1 other charity
HELEN LAINSBURY
James Roland Howard Symonds
SARAH LOUISE POLKINGHORNE
Stacey Ann Wilks
Steve Newman

Also Known As

  • Southill Play Area Recreation for Kids

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