the spark arts for children

The charity supports children and young people and the general public. The Spark Arts For Children is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Leicester and operates in Leicestershire, Leicester City, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The Spark Arts For Children is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Leicestershire Leicester City Nottinghamshire Rutland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£447,004

Latest Expenditure

£432,173

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 76.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 23.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £181,541

Charitable Activities £370,733

Other Trading £0

Investments £518

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £470,363

Raising Funds £143,924

Governance £1,250

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£324,989	£340,388				0 / 35