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BLUESPARK FOUNDATION — grant history

Registered charity 1167172 · filings on the Charity Commission register

Latest income
£121k
Grants listed (FY2024)
71
Listed grants total
—
Accounts grants total
£103k

extracted from its FY2024 accounts

Application guidance — from the funder’s own website

Summarised from www.bluesparkfoundation.org.uk · www.bluesparkfoundation.org.uk/applying-for-a-grant/ · www.bluesparkfoundation.org.uk/2024/06/21/bluespark-provides-funding-riviera-education-trust-torbay-organise-host-childrens-parliament-2/ on 14/08/2026. Always check the funder’s site before applying.

What this funder supports

Based on the register classifications and operating areas of the grant recipients we could match to the charity register (a subset of all grantees).

Causes funded
  • Education/training (17 grantees)
  • Disability (9 grantees)
  • Amateur Sport (8 grantees)
  • Economic/community Development/employment (5 grantees)
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science (4 grantees)
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives (4 grantees)
  • General Charitable Purposes (4 grantees)
  • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty (3 grantees)
  • Accommodation/housing (2 grantees)
  • Environment/conservation/heritage (1 grantee)
Where grantees operate
  • Surrey (2 grantees)
  • Scotland (2 grantees)
  • Northumberland (2 grantees)
  • Staffordshire (2 grantees)
  • East Sussex (2 grantees)
  • Throughout England (2 grantees)
  • Northern Ireland (2 grantees)
  • Hampshire (2 grantees)
  • Gateshead (1 grantee)
  • China (1 grantee)

Grants made, per its accounts filings

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RecipientYearAmountPurpose
Heathlands School for the DeafFY2024—Participation of two teams in the Washington DC final of the “Battle of the Books” reading competition for deaf students
Cherry Tree AcademyFY2024—Equipment for allotment style garden to produce food to sell to the local community
Montem Primary SchoolFY2024—Trip to the Globe Theatre and participation in dramatic workshop
Ninelands Primary SchoolFY2024—15 Steel pan drums to kickstart foundational music knowledge
Witton Middle SchoolFY2024—Outdoor residential trip to the Lake District for 12 disadvantaged pupils
St John’s ChurchFY2024—Cooking equipment for provision of cookery classes to upper primary school children
Stratton C of E Primary SchoolFY2024—Reading Festival event to bring books to life by recreating them in different rooms of a “castle” in the school using videos, 3-D designed backdrops, props and the original texts
Tollgate Primary SchoolFY2024—Support for children from low income families to take part in Year 6 residential trip to Fairplay House Outdoor and Education Centre
Asquith Primary SchoolFY2024—Choral Performance by four school choirs at Mansfield Palace Theatre, Mansfield, Notts
Harmood Special SchoolFY2024—Residential personal development and team building canal trip
Ellie MartinhullFY2024—6 week educational course with the RSPCA
West Exmoor Primary School FederationFY2024—Putting on a “professional” theatre production of “Oliver” at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe
Co-op AcademyFY2024—Musical equipment (marimbas) to teach music notation to pupils of varying skill levels and to provide a foundation for playing any tuned instrument
London Philharmonic OrchestraFY2024—Open Sound Ensemble course to help young people with special educational needs and disabilities develop listening skills and musical confidence in an out of school group setting
Embark FederationFY2024—“Bringing the West End to Derbyshire Children”, a project to provide opportunities for 1020 disadvantaged children to work with West End stars over a 12 month period culminating in a visit to London for a selected group to take part in a workshop, watch a matinee performance, meet the cast backstage and perform a song on a West End stage
Sebright Primary SchoolFY2024—“Speech Bubbles” drama intervention programme in partnership with Immediate Theatre. The programme supports children’s communication skills, confidence and well-being through sessions which focus on storytelling and communication and promote positive engagement
Alyssa TremlettFY2024—Kit for participation in Great Britain’s Elite Ladies team at the Underwater Hockey World Championships
St John the Baptist C of E Primary SchoolFY2024—Mental and emotional health therapy through the use of a therapy pony and trained counsellor
Uncle Paul’s Chilli FarmFY2024—Riding helmets to enable disadvantaged young people to work with horses
Haworth Riding for the Disabled GroupFY2024—Support for riders with a learning disability to take part in the Yorkshire and Humberside Special Olympic team for riders with a learning disability
Gosforth AcademyFY2024—Support for financially disadvantaged students to participate in a residential adventure course at Bendrigg Lodge, Kendal, Cumbria
Thornford C of E Primary SchoolFY2024—Theatre trip to Bristol Hippodrome
St Andrews (Barnsbury) C of E Primary SchoolFY2024—Residential visit to Cardfields school journey centre in the Essex countryside
Stanley Road Primary SchoolFY2024—Equipment for interactive science lessons
Headlands SchoolFY2024—Residential excursion to Normandy including visits to Mont St. Michel and the Bayeux Tapestry
Tavistock CollegeFY2024—Participation in First Tech Challenge, a robotics design and build competition
Percy Hedley FoundationFY2024—Sensory theatre experience delivered in school by a theatre company to 36 severely disabled pupils who would be unable to visit a conventional theatre
St Bartholomew’s C of E Primary SchoolFY2024—Visit to West Yorkshire Playhouse for 150 students to see Oliver Twist
Mulberry Stepney Green, Maths, Computing and Science CollegeFY2024—Participation in Debatemate programme for 40 students involved in after-school debating club
The Collett SchoolFY2024—Scanning pens to enable pupils to scan and hear aloud any text
Margate Sea and Royal Marine CadetsFY2024—Three-day educational visit to part of the Western Front Way in Belgium and France
Eltham High SchoolFY2024—Training for students to become reading mentors through the Coram Beanstalk organisation
Sussex Association for Spina Bifida and HydrocephalusFY2024—4 day drama and music workshop for 25 children with complex disabilities
Holy Trinity C of E Primary SchoolFY2024—Trip to the pantomime for 210 children
The North SchoolFY2024—Purchase of VEX competition robot kits and payment of competition fees for the VEX Robotics Competition which has more than 20,000 teams from 50 countries playing in over 1700 competitions worldwide
Chell Area Family Action GroupFY2024—Excursion to the Eureka Science and Discovery Museum for 30 disadvantaged young people
Willesden and Brent Chess ClubFY2024—Chess sets and digital chess clocks to cater for increasing numbers of young members
The Park Community CentreFY2024—Games equipment for community hub in area of multiple deprivation and disadvantage
Southlands SchoolFY2024—Visits to live performances for arts award course for 56 students with MLD and autism
Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary SchoolFY2024—Residential visit to Edinburgh for 40 children including visits to the National Museum of Scotland, Dynamic Earth, Camera Obscura and Edinburgh Zoo
Leeds Girls ClubFY2024—Public speaking skills workshop for 30 girls to be delivered by The Speakers Trust
The University of SouthamptonFY2024—National Cipher Challenge code breaking competition
Glade Hill primary schoolFY2024—Equipment for introduction of fencing as a small group intervention and after-school club targeting children with social, emotional and mental health needs
St Margaret’s Primary SchoolFY2024—Musical storytelling event staged at the school by visiting theatre company
Eltham Hill SchoolFY2024—Financial support to enable 10 disadvantaged students to receive free places on Year 8 camping trip involving wild swimming, raft building, campfire building, outdoor cooking, shelter building, a night hike and more
The Royal National College for the BlindFY2024—Trip to Berlin to support A-level German and history students’ studies and offer a wider educational experience in travel and independence opportunities
Weavers AcademyFY2024—Robotics kit and SPIKE prime kit for participation in the First Tech Challenge and Lego League
King Edward VI SchoolFY2024—Scripting, promoting and performing a production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Bourne Primary SchoolFY2024—Project with the Young People’s Puppet Theatre for 30 Year 6 children to design their own marionette puppet, make scenery and together present their own show to the rest of the school with opportunities to take on roles including stage manager, lighting operator, puppeteer and voice actor
Chalk Hill AP AcademyFY2024—Residential holiday with challenges such as high ropes, canoeing, archery, orienteering, problem-solving and team working
Cleethorpes AcademyFY2024—Set up costs (maps and boots) for “Wolds Walking Club”
Halifax Wheelchair Tag Rugby League ClubFY2024—Junior-sized sports chair for under 16 disabled young person to play wheelchair rugby league
Margaret Wix Primary SchoolFY2024—Participation in Wembley Choir Event at Wembley Stadium
North Huddersfield Trust schoolFY2024—9 bikes and helmets to give more students access to Level 3 Bikeability cycling course at school
Patience WoodFY2024—Representing Great Britain in the under 18 European Indoor Archery Championships in Croatia
Millgate SchoolFY2024—10 scanning pens for use as part of plan to utilise assistive technology to support students
Tall Ships Youth TrustFY2024—4 night voyage of exploration on an oceangoing yacht for 10 young people
Byron Primary SchoolFY2024—2 night residential trip to Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales for 40 young people to undertake caving, gorge scrambling and hiking
Holbrook Primary SchoolFY2024—8 scanning pens to support confidence and self-esteem
Willow Bank SchoolFY2024—One night residential trip to London for 10 vulnerable young people to visit the Tate, National History Museum and other landmarks
Hampton Dean Primary SchoolFY2024—Introduction of new multi-skill sports module to promote confidence and love of sport
Markeaton Primary SchoolFY2024—Creation of playground safe space for children with additional sensory needs
Teignmouth Youth ChoirFY2024—Spring Concert performance
Preludes Music, the education arm of The Bristol EnsembleFY2024—BE Inspired project to bring live orchestral music and interactive learning experiences to 1000 children in 5 schools in the most deprived parts of Bristol and the West of England
Believe Achieve CICFY2024—Establishing a dedicated Youth Podcasting Service to empower and amplify the voices of Disabled Youth within the Bolton community
Our Lady’s Roman Catholic High SchoolFY2024—Weekend outdoor educational trip for KS3 students to undertake water-based activities and teambuilding exercises at Coniston Waterpark
St Alban and St Stephen Catholic Primary SchoolFY2024—Year 6 visit to the Lyceum Theatre London to see The Lion King
Ashburton Primary SchoolFY2024—On-site visit of Pop-up planetarium
Mareham-Le-Fen Church of England Primary SchoolFY2024—Participation in Young Voices Concert for schools across the Midlands
Wistaston AcademyFY2024—Purchase of Greenpower Goblin series car kit for STEM project
Howard Primary SchoolFY2024—Enabling Year 5 & 6 pupils to take part in an immersive theatre workshop and attend a live performance
St Mary Magdalene Primary C of E SchoolFY2023—Creation of garden for school and wider community use
Camelsdale Primary SchoolFY2023—Week long school trip for vulnerable pupils to Isle of Wight multi-activity centre
Dowdales SchoolFY2023—Creation of nature trail from overgrown woodland area in school grounds
St Ives SchoolFY2023—Hire of lighting and sound equipment and purchase of materials to make sets and costumes for drama, dance and music workshops leading to a school production with participation from feeder primary schools
Millgate SchoolFY2023—Transforming a neglected piece of land on school site into a sensory garden
Oasis AcademyFY2023—20 three person tents to develop lower cost camping and residential trips
Park Hall AcademyFY2023—School gardening community to learn how food develops “from ground to plate”
The Meadows Special SchoolFY2023—15 tents and 10 stoves for Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions
GASP Motor ProjectFY2023—Vehicle maintenance courses for at-risk and disadvantaged young people
Grey Court SchoolFY2023—Six heavy duty sewing machines for teaching sewing skills to disadvantaged students
Gypsey Bridge AcademyFY2023—“Bringing Books to Life” dance workshop for World Book Day
Darcie Alexander-FryeFY2023—Trip to Kenya to teach in a local school
Newham Sixth Form College (New Vic)FY2023—Support and develop a new emerging performance company comprising alumni from Newham Sixth Form College to create an opportunity for them to develop their practice, build their company profile and employability and perform a new work to a diverse range of audiences
IndividualFY2023—Participation in World Scout Jamboree in South Korea
Wallisdean SchoolFY2023—Equipment for Forest School
King Edward VI School Stratford-upon-AvonFY2023—Plan and perform a production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Pakeman Primary SchoolFY2023—Six-week forest school programme at Alexandra Palace
London Philharmonic OrchestraFY2023—Musical ensemble for young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Hill Top C of E Primary schoolFY2023—Visit to National Gallery for pupils to see their own work displayed and tour of London
RAF Air Cadets, Rayleigh SquadronFY2023—Engine parts and tools to rebuild a 1946 tractor and create a learning programme to demonstrate engineering and propulsion principles to cadets interested in STEM
IndividualFY2023—Adventure weekend visiting museums, parks and gaining other experiences
Haworth Riding for the Disabled GroupFY2023—Visit to the pantomime for disabled and disadvantaged young people
Beech Hill SchoolFY2023—Visit to London, river cruise and theatre trip
The Priors SchoolFY2023—Orienteering day and purchase of orienteering resources to use on an ongoing basis
Crosshill Special SchoolFY2023—Woodworking tools and equipment and sensory equipment for forest school
Cherry Tree Primary SchoolFY2023—Three new musical initiatives (drumming workshop, musical instrument tuition and “Band Time” programme) to teach each Year 5 child how to play a brass instrument, how to read music and how to collaborate in performing in a group
Camden Centre for LearningFY2023—Residential canal boat journey through Camden and Hackney with students opening the locks and steering the boat and with onshore activities on the journey including ice-skating, horse riding, bike riding and other team games and activities
St George’s Roman Catholic Primary SchoolFY2023—“Grow and Gather” project to grow fruit and vegetables, teach the children how to use them in cooking and distribute the produce to school families and the wider community
IndividualFY2023—Participation in World Scout Jamboree in South Korea
Piper Hill SchoolFY2023—Video camera and accessories to enable students to produce films to show to parents, potential work experience placements and community partners and local businesses and local businesses
Hoylake and West Kirby Sea CadetsFY2023—4 laptops and software and 4 classroom screens to provide training to sea cadets
Mary Exton JMI SchoolFY2023—Percussion instruments to set up school percussion club
Alyssa OatesFY2023—Kit bag and competition kit for member of GB underwater hockey elite ladies team
Lily BoudewijnFY2023—Participation in acting Summer School at the Barbican, London
Breachwood Green JMI SchoolFY2023—Project with Young People’s Puppet Theatre to design puppets, make scenery and use them to produce a show with all participants making their own puppet and having opportunities to take on roles as stage manager, lighting operator, puppeteer, and voice actor
Woodlands SchoolFY2023—Riding course for SEN children
Penniwell’s Riding School for the DisabledFY2023—Riding course for SEN children
St Joseph’s Primary SchoolFY2023—Re wild an area of school grounds to create a wildflower meadow area and encourage a variety of wildlife such as hedgehogs, bugs, bees, butterflies and birds
Willowbank SchoolFY2023—Theatre visit for 20 students to see “An Inspector Calls” at The Curve Theatre, Leicester
National Youth TheatreFY2023—Collaboration between the National Youth Theatre and Frozen Light (which makes sensory theatre for individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities) to perform two futuristic sensory extravaganza shows for audiences with PMLD
Richard Cloudesley SchoolFY2023—Collaboration between the National Youth Theatre and Frozen Light (which makes sensory theatre for individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities) to perform two futuristic sensory extravaganza shows for audiences with PMLD
Highworth Grammar SchoolFY2023—30 fitness trampolines to use in “BOUNCE” fitness classes
The Wilberforce TrustFY2023—Start-up funding for materials for sensory art and safe sensory cooking school for disabled children
The Cavalier CentreFY2023—Purchase of horse to provide therapeutic and physical benefits of riding, carriage driving, vaulting and hippotherapy to SEND and SEMH young people
Bootle Bucks Inclusion FCFY2023—Provision of full football kit for players at inclusion/disability football club
Rotary ClubFY2023—Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) course for young people aged between 14 and 17 at White Hall Outdoor Education Centre
Aston Clinton SchoolFY2023—After-school club to engage children in STEAM subjects by designing, constructing and building an electric racing car (Greenpower Trust project)
St Nicholas C of E Primary SchoolFY2023—After school drama club run by Harrogate Theatre’s Creative Engagement Department followed by giving a live performance in a working Studio Theatre
Fairfield Infant and Nursery SchoolFY2023—Visit to the pantomime at Buxton Opera House for 99 children
Sussex Association for Spina Bifida and HydrocephalusFY2023—Four day drama and music workshop in Eastbourne for 25 children with complex physical and learning disabilities
St Mary’s SchoolFY2023—Funding support for outside classroom (canopied area, log seating and fire pit, willow tunnel, plant beds, bug hotels and wildflower bed)
The Boulevard AcademyFY2023—Funding for year 9 and year 10 students to undertake STEM Leaders Level I and Level II qualifications
Stoke-on-Trent Sea CadetsFY2023—Canoe, paddles and associated equipment to expand range of water-based activities available to cadets
Patience WoodFY2023—Contribution towards travel and accommodation costs to shoot for Archery GB
Prince of Wales Youth ClubFY2023—Multi skills project for year 10 and 11 students to develop skills to open pathways to future education and employment
Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company working with St Olave’s and St Saviour’s School Foundation and Newcomen Collett FoundationFY2023—Project for Key Stage 3 students to work with theatre professionals to devise their own version of Hamlet to be staged at Southwark Playhouse
North Liverpool AcademyFY2023—Contribution towards trip to Pompeii designed to complement teaching of Latin
Chloe ShareFY2023—Contribution towards attending Chantry Origins ballet dance lessons
Barrington School Barrington CambridgeFY2023—Outdoor performance stage
St John’s Catholic Primary SchoolFY2023—50 waterproof suits to facilitate use of new forest school facility
Disabled Friends and Family AssociationFY2023—Setting up Disabled Fencing Club
Yapton C of E Primary SchoolFY2023—Participation in “Young Voices” 7500 strong children’s choir concert at the O2 Arena
Paddox Primary SchoolFY2023—Hire of touring pantomime company to visit the school for two performances
Grange Lane Infant AcademyFY2023—Visit to New Hall Farm, Barnsley to enable the children to see different aspects of farming
Stowlawn Primary SchoolFY2023—Drama, dance, music and singing after school “Performance Club”
Deeplish Primary AcademyFY2023—Sailing, windsurfing and kayaking activity day
Jessie Younghusband SchoolFY2023—Open-air stage singing, dancing and acting production involving every child in the school
Maldon Primary SchoolFY2023—Outdoor residential trip to Mersea Island, Essex
Frederick Bremer SchoolFY2023—Visit to Bletchley Park
South Devon School of GymnasticsFY2023—Specialised gym equipment for children with additional needs
Stanhope Barrington C of E Primary SchoolFY2023—Trip to London to visit the theatre, the London Eye, the Imperial War Museum and an art gallery
Scarborough University Technical CollegeFY2023—Protective equipment and transport costs for participation in the kit car Greenpower Challenge
Amelie JacksonFY2023—Participation in World Challenge expedition to Borneo for wildlife and environmental conservation projects and leadership building activities such as mountain and jungle treks and wilderness camping
Astrea AcademyFY2023—Book purchase programme for new Book Club
Holly Lodge High SchoolFY2023—Visit to the Globe Theatre in London for a Shakespeare workshop
Countess Anne SchoolFY2023—Adventure trip to Striding Edge in the Lake District
The University of SouthamptonFY2023—National Cipher Challenge code breaking competition
Presdale School Academy TrustFY2023—Media studies equipment to support student production skills
Hayle AcademyFY2023—Instrumental music lessons for gifted but financially challenged students
George HaywardFY2023—Support for participation in “Project 23” a 3 week community activity based trip around Europe
Riviera Education TrustFY2023—Support costs for Torbay Children’s Parliament competition

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