SPARKS PROJECT CIO

Registered charity 1200459 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SPARKS PROJECT CIC

Supporting residents in disadvantaged areas to improve life chances & wellbeingCrisis support - Food, fuel, data, IAG, mental health & suicide preventionConnections - group sessions, wellbeing, crafting, Baby play/weigh, walking & beach therapy.Coaching - sessions with an inhouse Life Coach.Counselling - sessions with an inhouse Counsellor.Careers - Skills, training & employment support

Causes: Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased from £80,555 to £75,964 (with total funds rising to £90,886) during the period, supported by net income of £10,331. The trustees report that these reserves allow the charity to react quickly to client needs, while noting that funding commitments are generally limited to 12 months maximum.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Sparks Project (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• Support from Wharfedale — “Support from Wharfedale enables our frontline Crisis Support provision, helping residents facing hardship, instability and urgent wellbeing …” (source page)
• Woodsmith Foundation — “Woodsmith Foundation supported both our LIFE MAPS mental health programme and community Yoga sessions, helping improve emotional well-being …” (source page)
• North Yorkshire Sport — “With funding from North Yorkshire Sport, we deliver creative groups, walking groups and health hubs that reduce isolation, build confidence …” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

• MICHAEL JOHN WHITELEYchair · trustee of 1 other charity
• Dr David Nwinee
• Julia Wright
• Vivienne Zoe Day

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

Operates in: North Yorkshire

Income and spending

Common questions

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.