Spark Inside

Spark Inside runs coaching programmes in prisons across London and the South East, to encourage rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.

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Activities & Mission

Spark Inside runs coaching programmes in prisons across London and the South East, to encourage rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,456,851

Latest Expenditure

£1,193,942

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 19% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 109). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,124,271

Charitable Activities £301,366

Other Trading £0

Investments £31,214

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,150,853

Raising Funds £43,089

Governance £21,664

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,456,851	£1,193,942	£1,150,853	£1,199,005	£858,913	13 / 3
2024	£1,087,158	£1,006,418	£964,401	£936,096	£670,352	12 / 3
2023	£927,788	£887,984	£854,730	£855,356	£523,158	11 / 7
2022	£834,524	£738,590	£708,506	£815,552	£474,867	8 / 0
2021	£786,836	£670,274	£641,774	£719,618	£392,552	9 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Spark Inside

What does Spark Inside do?

Spark Inside runs coaching programmes in prisons across London and the South East, to encourage rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.

How much income did Spark Inside report in 2025?

Spark Inside reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Spark Inside?

Spark Inside has a program ratio of 79.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 109 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Spark Inside registered as a charity?

Spark Inside was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 2012 as charity number 1148420. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Spark Inside?

Spark Inside is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Erica Louise Handling. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Spark Inside operate?

Spark Inside operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Spark Inside a registered charity?

Yes — Spark Inside is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148420.