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THE SPARK! SCHOOL BOOK AWARDS

Registered charity 1199965 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE SPARK! BOOK AWARDS

We believe that all children should have access to a wide range of quality literature that engages them, builds excitment in reading and represents our diverse communities. We give the children the ultimate say on who wins our awards, supported through online author events, competitions and more. We also gift books to disadvantaged children, as nominated by their teachers, so no one misses out.

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Latest income
£27k
Latest spending
£23k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £22,654 at the end of the period, which exceeds its stated policy target of £3,000. The filing confirms that no material matters came to the examiner's attention and that the charity holds no assets or liabilities beyond those stated.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £3,000 (held: £23k)
“The Charity holds £3,000 in reserve to protect against unforeseen financial difficulties and to assist with planning for future growth.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Spark! Book Awards (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£27k£23k
31/07/2024£35k£28k
05/04/2023£27k£17k

Common questions

Is THE SPARK! SCHOOL BOOK AWARDS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £22,654 at the end of the period, which exceeds its stated policy target of £3,000. The filing confirms that no material matters came to the examiner's attention and that the charity holds no assets or liabilities beyond those stated. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.