spark somerset
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
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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Units 3 and 4
The Courtyard
Bowdens Farm
Hambridge
LANGPORT
Somerset
The Courtyard
Bowdens Farm
Hambridge
LANGPORT
Somerset
Website
www.sparksomerset.org.ukRegistration Date
3 August 2018
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
5115754
Charity Number
1179438
Trustees
Melanie Jane Merrill
Emily Katherine Taylor
Grahame Paine
Debra Marie Drew
Ian John Bramley
Joseph James Mcgregor-harper
Rebecca Chandler