CREATIVE SPARKWORKS
We deliver visual art, film & media. craft, skills & employment training courses to unemployed young adults, young offenders, economically & socially disadvantaged local residents & mental health service users. Our activities are tailored to meet the needs of our client base: film making, murals, printmaking, ceramics & mosaics.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £16,526 during the year, resulting in net assets of £8,637. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity's reserves policy targets £3,750, which is above the actual net assets held.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves for one quarter are currently set at £3,750.00” — page 7
Trustees
- Sylvia Edwardschair
- ADRIAN JAMES JONES
- AYO BODUNRIN
- JOHN PALFREY-SMITH
- Karen McCormick
- Mark Crowhurst
- SHUBHAM MAURYA
- Sylvia Edwards
- ZAHRA MALIK
- ZAINAB ABRAR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2025 | £64k | £80k |
| 02/08/2024 | £78k | £66k |
| 02/08/2023 | £104k | £110k |
| 02/08/2022 | £115k | £129k |
| 02/08/2021 | £93k | £100k |
Common questions
Is CREATIVE SPARKWORKS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £16,526 during the year, resulting in net assets of £8,637. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity's reserves policy targets £3,750, which is above the actual net assets held. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CREATIVE SPARKWORKS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CREATIVE SPARKWORKS as a grant recipient include THE BAND TRUST, WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, THE THOMAS WALL TRUST, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BAND TRUST | FY2022 | £100k | Specific grantee |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | Sparking your Talent 2 Work 4 Film & TV |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £25k | Steps and Sparks to Work |
| THE THOMAS WALL TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2021 | £9k | Paintin' the Lambeth Walk Oi! |