BLUESPARK FOUNDATION
BlueSpark supports the education and development of children and young people by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £16,842 and total assets of £571,327 as of March 31, 2025. The trustees report confidence in the charity's ability to continue activities for several years, supported by existing funds and assurances of future endowment funding. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation did not undertake any fundraising activities during the year but received donations amounting to £31,213, gift aid of £6,104 and interest income totaling £843.” — page 17
Trustees
- TIM DAVIESchair
- ROBERT BARTLETT
- SARAH LOUISE BARTLETT BUDNIK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £121k | £107k |
| 31/03/2024 | £97k | £105k |
| 31/03/2023 | £59k | £104k |
| 31/03/2022 | £145k | £120k |
| 31/03/2021 | £72k | £79k |
Common questions
Is BLUESPARK FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £16,842 and total assets of £571,327 as of March 31, 2025. The trustees report confidence in the charity's ability to continue activities for several years, supported by existing funds and assurances of future endowment funding. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | — |
| THE CITY OF LONDON OCTOBER CLUB | 1 | £810k |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £662k |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £343k |
| THE DAWES TRUST | 1 | £228k |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | 1 | £141k |
| THE PAYBACK TIME TRUST | 1 | £125k |
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £105k |
Charities like this
- THE SPARKLE FOUNDATION
- THE BLAKEY FOUNDATION
- SPARK INSIDE
- THE SPARKLE FOUNDATION UK
- ENERGY SPARKS
- BRIGHT SPARKS PRE SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUESPARK FOUNDATION | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SPARKLE FOUNDATION | £852k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BLAKEY FOUNDATION | £271k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPARK INSIDE | £1.5m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| THE SPARKLE FOUNDATION UK | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENERGY SPARKS | £552k | £80,000 - £89,999 | 2 | within | 1.5% | no doubt |