SPARKS OF HOPE
To relieve poverty or financial hardship from people living in North London by assisting in the provision of education/training and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals and families in need to become self-sufficient.To relieve the physical, emotional and mental sickness of people living in North London by the provision of advice, support, referrals and counselling.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a stable financial position with a surplus of £12,633 and total unrestricted reserves of £19,750. The trustees are satisfied that the charity was able to meet all its obligations as they fell due and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy aims to maintain sufficient funds to cover at least three months of operating costs.”
“During the period a trustee was paid £9,706 (2024: £8,881) as an employee of the charity (not for trustee services).” — page 11
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £nil (2024: £4,427) from the trustees and their family members.” — page 12
Trustees
- MENDEL GLUCKchair
- Mozes Damen
- Nuta Honig
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £95k | £82k |
| 30/06/2024 | £91k | £101k |
| 30/06/2023 | £69k | £92k |
| 30/06/2022 | £107k | £76k |
| 30/06/2021 | £79k | £82k |
Common questions
Is SPARKS OF HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a stable financial position with a surplus of £12,633 and total unrestricted reserves of £19,750. The trustees are satisfied that the charity was able to meet all its obligations as they fell due and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SPARKS OF HOPE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPARKS OF HOPE as a grant recipient include H P CHARITABLE TRUST, BASINGVIEW TRUST LIMITED, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION, DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| H P CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| BASINGVIEW TRUST LIMITED | FY2022 | £10k | relief of poverty, relief of those in need by reason of ill health or disability, the advancement of Jewish religion and the advancement of Jewish religious edu |
| BASINGVIEW TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £9k | relief of poverty, relief of those in need by reason of ill health or disability, the advancement of Jewish religion and the advancement of Jewish religious edu |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| BELVEDERE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2025 | £20k | Family Spark |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/01/2022 | £10k | Sparks of Hope |