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Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome

Sparkles supports children with Down's syndrome in Buckinghamshire by the provision of speech and language therapies, funding of physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions and organising appropriate leisure and recreational activities.

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Activities & Mission

Sparkles supports children with Down's syndrome in Buckinghamshire by the provision of speech and language therapies, funding of physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions and organising appropriate leisure and recreational activities.

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

Latest Income
£95,480
Latest Expenditure
£50,590

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 53.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 53.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — Bucks Bame Network (organisation 5182753)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£95,480
£50,5900 / 30
2024
£27,225
£84,7640 / 12
2023
£36,468
£42,2070 / 10
2022
£17,234
£41,3690 / 10
2021
£25,771
£21,7750 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome

What does Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome do?

Sparkles supports children with Down's syndrome in Buckinghamshire by the provision of speech and language therapies, funding of physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions and organising appropriate leisure and recreational activities.

How much income did Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome report in 2025?

Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome reported total income of £95k and reported expenditure of £51k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome registered as a charity?

Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2016 as charity number 1168036. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome?

Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kirsty MacCuish. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome operate?

Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome a registered charity?

Yes — Sparkles - Supporting Children With Down's Syndrome is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168036.

Details

Address
50 Scholars Walk
Langley
SLOUGH
SL3 8LY
Registration Date
5 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5082846
Charity Number
1168036

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Trustees

Kirsty MacCuish Chair
Dr GRAHAM SMITH
Kathryn Louise Broadway
Michael Herlihy

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30 July 2026
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