Spark2life
Also known as: The Greenleaf Trust
General charitable activities to the local community including children, youth and adults. Operational mainly in the local area of the London Borough of Waltham Forest but also throughout london and adjacent counties.
Activities & Mission
General charitable activities to the local community including children, youth and adults. Operational mainly in the local area of the London Borough of Waltham Forest but also throughout london and adjacent counties.
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
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £1,460,470 | £1,457,606 | £1,457,606 | £949,694 | £442,198 | 36 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,322,705 | £1,284,620 | £1,284,620 | £946,830 | £381,096 | 31 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,523,935 | £1,374,040 | £1,374,040 | £908,745 | £345,000 | 30 / 6 |
| 2022 | £1,320,771 | £1,025,920 | £1,025,920 | £758,850 | £680,953 | 26 / 33 |
| 2021 | £959,476 | £710,010 | £637,243 | £463,999 | £386,103 | 24 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Spark2life
What does Spark2life do?
General charitable activities to the local community including children, youth and adults. Operational mainly in the local area of the London Borough of Waltham Forest but also throughout london and adjacent counties.
How much income did Spark2life report in 2025?
Spark2life reported total income of £1.46m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spark2life?
Spark2life has a program ratio of 99.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Spark2life registered as a charity?
Spark2life was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 2007 as charity number 1121557. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Spark2life?
Spark2life is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTINE Giscombe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Spark2life operate?
Spark2life operates across 4 areas: Buckinghamshire, Essex, Kent and London.
Is Spark2life a registered charity?
Yes — Spark2life is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121557.
Details
The Outset Centre
London
Walthamstow
E17 8AH
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Also Known As
- The Greenleaf Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated