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Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust

Also known as: Sparks Crt 26

The primary activities of the charity shall be fundraising via events including, but not restricted to, an annual fireworks display. Funds raised shall be distributed by way of grants and donations to charities and good causes in Cardiff and the surrounding geographic areas.

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Activities & Mission

The primary activities of the charity shall be fundraising via events including, but not restricted to, an annual fireworks display. Funds raised shall be distributed by way of grants and donations to charities and good causes in Cardiff and the surrounding geographic areas.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,300
Latest Expenditure
£1,790

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 77.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 77.8%
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 2024.

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 2018 — The Charitable Fund of Round Table Number 26 (organisation 514605)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,300
£1,7900 / 7
2023
£7,000
£5,9900 / 8
2022
£2,663
£2,8580 / 15
2021
£6,434
£4,6750 / 15
2020
£59,194
£98,2590 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust

What does Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust do?

The primary activities of the charity shall be fundraising via events including, but not restricted to, an annual fireworks display. Funds raised shall be distributed by way of grants and donations to charities and good causes in Cardiff and the surrounding geographic areas.

How much income did Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust report in 2024?

Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust reported total income of £2k and reported expenditure of £2k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2017 as charity number 1174363. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust?

Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeff Stephen Barry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust operate?

Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust operates across 5 areas, including Caerphilly, Cardiff, Newport City and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Sparks Cardiff Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174363.

Details

Address
14 Birchwood Road
CARDIFF
CF23 5LJ
Registration Date
24 August 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5100453
Charity Number
1174363

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Trustees

Jeff Stephen Barry Chair
Jason Lee Ford

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Sparks Crt 26

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