SPARKFISH
SparkFish provides schools ministry on behalf of churches and supporters in Redhill, Reigate, Merstham and Horley. Working through skilled staff and volunteers, SparkFish supports local primary and secondary schools in three main educational areas: religious education and collective worship; spiritual, moral and social development; and pastoral care at times of change and challenge.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's free reserves were £27,992, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months' routine general fund expenditure (£30,000). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £181 for the year, with total net assets standing at £46,517.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that, given the nature of the Charity’s work, free reserves should be equivalent to approximately 3 months’ routine general fund expenditure, plus committed future expenditure on other projects, where funds permit.” — page 5
“Trustees made aggregate unrestricted donations of £2,175 (2024: £2,330) during the year.” — page 15
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/07/2019)
Trustees
- Leslie John Jacksonchair
- Edward Newton
- Paul Gordon Taylor
- Philipsia Greenway
- Rev Alison Judith Elson
- Rev Leslie John Wells
- SUSAN HERMIONE PUZEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £140k | £140k |
| 31/12/2024 | £130k | £141k |
| 31/12/2023 | £134k | £114k |
| 31/12/2022 | £126k | £148k |
| 31/12/2021 | £117k | £128k |
Common questions
Is SPARKFISH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's free reserves were £27,992, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately three months' routine general fund expenditure (£30,000). The charity reported a net movement in funds of £181 for the year, with total net assets standing at £46,517. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPARKFISH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPARKFISH as a grant recipient include REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST, THE NETHERBY TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, REDHILL, THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARK, REIGATE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE NETHERBY TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST | FY2022 | £17k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST | FY2024 | £6k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, REDHILL | FY2024 | £4k | Home Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, REDHILL | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Foundation Grants |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARK, REIGATE | FY2024 | £500 | Direct costs |