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Spark Somerset

Our aim is to inspire strong and sustainable communities through voluntary and communityaction. We provide information, advice, training and support to charities and community groups andrepresent the sector on strategic bodies. We also run the Volunteer Service, inspiring people to make adifference in their communities.

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Activities & Mission

Our aim is to inspire strong and sustainable communities through voluntary and communityaction. We provide information, advice, training and support to charities and community groups andrepresent the sector on strategic bodies. We also run the Volunteer Service, inspiring people to make adifference in their communities.

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
£1,610,632
Latest Expenditure
£1,296,758

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,002
Charitable Activities £1,596,711
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,919
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,290,414
Raising Funds £6,344
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £63,196
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,610,632
£1,296,758£1,290,414£1,380,672£1,380,67226 / 50
2024
£1,345,682
£1,268,729£1,250,427£570,164£570,16430 / 20
2023
£1,026,916
£924,724£903,046£493,211£493,21127 / 15
2022
£872,358
£722,836£709,880£391,019£391,01927 / 15
2021
£588,327
£502,714£484,424£241,497£241,49721 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Spark Somerset

What does Spark Somerset do?

Our aim is to inspire strong and sustainable communities through voluntary and communityaction. We provide information, advice, training and support to charities and community groups andrepresent the sector on strategic bodies. We also run the Volunteer Service, inspiring people to make adifference in their communities.

How much income did Spark Somerset report in 2025?

Spark Somerset reported total income of £1.61m and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Spark Somerset registered as a charity?

Spark Somerset was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2018 as charity number 1179438. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Spark Somerset?

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

Where does Spark Somerset operate?

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

Is Spark Somerset a registered charity?

Yes — Spark Somerset is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179438.

Details

Address
Units 3 and 4
The Courtyard
Bowdens Farm
Hambridge
LANGPORT
Somerset
Registration Date
3 August 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5115754
Charity Number
1179438

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Trustees

Grahame Paine Chair
Belinda Margaret Lock
Debra Marie Drew
Emily Katherine Taylor
Ian John Bramley
Joseph James Mcgregor-harper
Martin John Green

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30 July 2026
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