BLUESPARK FOUNDATION
BlueSpark supports the education and development of children and young people by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects.
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ADVANCE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION) OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY MAKING GRANTS AND PROVIDING OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS;FURTHER SUCH OTHER PURPOSES THAT ARE CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES.
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
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 7
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 7
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 7
- Grant-making is its main activity
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE DOOUSS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| MADINA TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- BLUEBOXT CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS
- TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION
- COLDFALL SUPPORT
- HANDSPARK CHARITABLE TRUST
- Whitestar Foundation
- FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST
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 |
| BLUEBOXT CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS | £83k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION | £3.2m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COLDFALL SUPPORT | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HANDSPARK CHARITABLE TRUST | £420k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Whitestar Foundation | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |