The Spark! School Book Awards
Analysis
The Spark! School Book Awards is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kingston Upon Thames. It was registered in August 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Spark! School Book Awards reported income of £27k and spending of £23k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from April 2023 to July 2025, income fell from £27k to £27k (-0.7%), an average of -0.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, The Spark! School Book Awards sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Clacton on Sea Lions Club (CIO) (£27k), The Berry Hill Primary School and Nursery Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (£27k) and Friends of West Pennard School (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We believe that all children should have access to a wide range of quality literature that engages them, builds excitment in reading and represents our diverse communities. We give the children the ultimate say on who wins our awards, supported through online author events, competitions and more. We also gift books to disadvantaged children, as nominated by their teachers, so no one misses out.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Clacton on Sea Lions Club (CIO) | Clacton-On-Sea | £27k |
| The Berry Hill Primary School and Nursery Parents, Teachers and Friends Association | Mansfield | £27k |
| Friends of West Pennard School | Glastonbury | £27k |
| Idia's Community Kitchen | Weymouth Terrace | £27k |