Sparks Project CIO
Analysis
Sparks Project CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Scarborough. It was registered in September 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Sparks Project CIO reported income of £205k and spending of £195k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from October 2023 to September 2025, income grew from £200k to £205k (+2.8%), an average of +1.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Sparks Project CIO 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 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Southampton Society for the Blind (£205k), Britsom (£205k) and The Kaufman Charitable Trust (£205k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Supporting residents in disadvantaged areas to improve life chances & wellbeingCrisis support - Food, fuel, data, IAG, mental health & suicide preventionConnections - group sessions, wellbeing, crafting, Baby play/weigh, walking & beach therapy.Coaching - sessions with an inhouse Life Coach.Counselling - sessions with an inhouse Counsellor.Careers - Skills, training & employment support
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Society for the Blind | Southampton | £205k |
| Britsom | London | £205k |
| The Kaufman Charitable Trust | London | £205k |
| U Do It! Dance Foundation | Llanishen | £205k |