spark somerset

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public. Spark Somerset is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Langport and operates in Somerset.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Spark Somerset is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,345,682

Latest Expenditure

£1,268,729

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £175,141

Charitable Activities £1,164,676

Other Trading £0

Investments £5,865

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,250,427

Raising Funds £18,302

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £208,383

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£393,469	£344,562				0 / 1