Sparkle (south Wales)
Also known as: South Gwent Children's Foundation, Sparkle (south Wales) Limited
Sparkle (South Wales) Limited under appeal name "the Sparkle Appeal" provides sporting, leisure and support services for the 1200 children with complex disabilities in the Gwent areas and their families. It provides many enhanced services for children with wide ranging disabilities and supports provision of treatment, consultation, care, leisure and information all under one roof.
Activities & Mission
Sparkle (South Wales) Limited under appeal name "the Sparkle Appeal" provides sporting, leisure and support services for the 1200 children with complex disabilities in the Gwent areas and their families. It provides many enhanced services for children with wide ranging disabilities and supports provision of treatment, consultation, care, leisure and information all under one roof.
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 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £917,022 | £759,668 | £663,120 | £813,448 | £457,414 | 124 / 35 |
| 2024 | £639,374 | £787,224 | £739,927 | £656,094 | £375,367 | 111 / 40 |
| 2023 | £647,367 | £671,395 | £659,870 | £803,944 | £448,045 | 110 / 38 |
| 2022 | £728,687 | £699,043 | £688,408 | £827,972 | £385,331 | 96 / 31 |
| 2021 | £526,894 | £502,686 | £486,682 | £798,328 | £313,514 | 83 / 35 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sparkle (south Wales)
What does Sparkle (south Wales) do?
Sparkle (South Wales) Limited under appeal name "the Sparkle Appeal" provides sporting, leisure and support services for the 1200 children with complex disabilities in the Gwent areas and their families. It provides many enhanced services for children with wide ranging disabilities and supports provision of treatment, consultation, care, leisure and information all under one roof.
How much income did Sparkle (south Wales) report in 2025?
Sparkle (south Wales) reported total income of £917k and reported expenditure of £760k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sparkle (south Wales)?
Sparkle (south Wales) has a program ratio of 72.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sparkle (south Wales) registered as a charity?
Sparkle (south Wales) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 2002 as charity number 1093690. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Sparkle (south Wales)?
Sparkle (south Wales) is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Janet Mary Kelly. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sparkle (south Wales) operate?
Sparkle (south Wales) operates across 5 areas, including Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sparkle (south Wales) a registered charity?
Yes — Sparkle (south Wales) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093690.
Details
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NEWPORT
NP10 9LY
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Also Known As
- South Gwent Children's Foundation
- Sparkle (south Wales) Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated