Sparks of Hope
Analysis
Sparks of Hope is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Sparks of Hope reported income of £95k and spending of £82k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £79k to £95k (+20%), an average of +4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income dropped by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Sparks of Hope sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Moorside Sports Club Ltd (£95k), The Hinton Community Association Limited (£95k) and Trafford Renal Research Trust (£95k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve poverty or financial hardship from people living in North London by assisting in the provision of education/training and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals and families in need to become self-sufficient.To relieve the physical, emotional and mental sickness of people living in North London by the provision of advice, support, referrals and counselling.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Moorside Sports Club Ltd | Oldham | £95k |
| The Hinton Community Association Limited | Hereford | £95k |
| Trafford Renal Research Trust | East Sussex | £95k |
| The Atlas Fund | Dorking | £95k |