Spark the Noise
Analysis
Spark the Noise is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Spark the Noise reported income of £25k and spending of £73k, spending 294% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2020 to March 2025, income fell from £74k to £25k (-66%), an average of -24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 115%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Spark the Noise sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Aldbourne Band (£25k), Wispa Friends of Westfields Infant School (£25k) and Brooke Robinson Museum Trust (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Spark the Noise works with girls, women, trans and non-binary people to increase the numbers making and performing music, and to improve individuals' confidence and self-esteem. We do this through high-quality, affordable music programming where participants have the opportunity to develop musical skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. The charity predominantly operates in London.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Aldbourne Band | Wiltshire | £25k |
| Wispa Friends of Westfields Infant School | Yateley | £25k |
| Brooke Robinson Museum Trust | Dudley | £25k |
| Friends of Staffordshire's Young Musicians | Stafford | £25k |