The Spark Arts For Children
Also known as: The Spark Children's Arts Festival
The Spark gives children opportunities to immerse themselves in the arts by experiencing a wide range of high quality work that inspires, empowers and educates. Through an annual festival, cultural education & community programmes and production of our own work we offer children the space to discover their own skills, passions and potential, as audiences, participants & creators of their own art.
Activities & Mission
The Spark gives children opportunities to immerse themselves in the arts by experiencing a wide range of high quality work that inspires, empowers and educates. Through an annual festival, cultural education & community programmes and production of our own work we offer children the space to discover their own skills, passions and potential, as audiences, participants & creators of their own art.
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 29% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Arts 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 | £533,605 | £375,958 | £375,958 | £325,425 | £118,925 | 7 / 13 |
| 2024 | £447,004 | £432,173 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2023 | £552,792 | £614,287 | £470,363 | £152,947 | £124,261 | 13 / 26 |
| 2022 | £705,045 | £620,803 | £412,718 | £214,442 | £184,225 | 13 / 25 |
| 2021 | £406,760 | £389,459 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Spark Arts For Children
What does The Spark Arts For Children do?
The Spark gives children opportunities to immerse themselves in the arts by experiencing a wide range of high quality work that inspires, empowers and educates. Through an annual festival, cultural education & community programmes and production of our own work we offer children the space to discover their own skills, passions and potential, as audiences, participants & creators of their own art.
How much income did The Spark Arts For Children report in 2025?
The Spark Arts For Children reported total income of £534k and reported expenditure of £376k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Spark Arts For Children?
The Spark Arts For Children has a program ratio of 70.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Spark Arts For Children registered as a charity?
The Spark Arts For Children was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 2004 as charity number 1106952. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs The Spark Arts For Children?
The Spark Arts For Children is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Candler. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Spark Arts For Children operate?
The Spark Arts For Children operates across 4 areas: Leicester City, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
Is The Spark Arts For Children a registered charity?
Yes — The Spark Arts For Children is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106952.
Details
31 RUTLAND STREET
LEICESTER
LE1 1RE
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Also Known As
- The Spark Children's Arts Festival
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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