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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 67% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,610,632 | £1,296,758 | £1,290,414 | £1,380,672 | £1,380,672 | 26 / 50 |
| 2024 | £1,345,682 | £1,268,729 | £1,250,427 | £570,164 | £570,164 | 30 / 20 |
| 2023 | £1,026,916 | £924,724 | £903,046 | £493,211 | £493,211 | 27 / 15 |
| 2022 | £872,358 | £722,836 | £709,880 | £391,019 | £391,019 | 27 / 15 |
| 2021 | £588,327 | £502,714 | £484,424 | £241,497 | £241,497 | 21 / 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.
How efficient is Spark Somerset?
Spark Somerset has a program ratio of 80.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 8 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.
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Somerset
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