The Sparrow Schools Foundation
Analysis
The Sparrow Schools Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Sparrow Schools Foundation reported income of £121k and spending of £82k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £91k to £121k (+33%), an average of +7.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, The Sparrow Schools Foundation sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Umq Community Centre (£120k), Soli and Leah Kelaty Family Trust Fund (£122k) and Kingdom Life Manchester (£118k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The objects of the charity are to advance the education of young people in England and South Africa. The Charity has held several fundraising and awareness events in the year. It has received donations from organisations and individuals.The Sponsor a Child scheme continues to attract many regular donors who receive regular reports on the progress of the child they sponsor.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Umq Community Centre | London | £120k |
| Soli and Leah Kelaty Family Trust Fund | London | £122k |
| Kingdom Life Manchester | Manchester | £118k |
| Fellowship and Aid to the Christians of the East | London | £123k |