Spark Somerset
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1179438
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Aug. 3, 2018
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- Units 3 and 4
The Courtyard
Bowdens Farm
Hambridge
LANGPORT
Somerset
Contact
- Phone
- 01458 550973
- [email protected]
- Website
sparksomerset.org.uk
Activities
Our aim is to inspire strong and sustainable communities through voluntary and communityaction. We provide information, advice, training and support to charities and community groups andrepresent the sector on strategic bodies. We also run the Volunteer Service, inspiring people to make adifference in their communities.
Objects: To Promote The Voluntary Sector For The Benefit Of The Public In Somerset By:i) The Provision Of Information, Advice, Training And Support; Andii) Promoting And Organising Partnership And Co-Operation In The Voluntary Sector."voluntary Sector" Is Defined As "Charities And Voluntary Organisations".charities Are Organisations, Which Are Established For Exclusively Charitable Purposes In Accordance With The Law Of England And Wales.voluntary Organisations Are Independent Organisations Which Are Established For Purposes That Add Value To The Community As A Whole, Or A Significant Section Of The Community, And Which Are Not Permitted By Their Constitution To Make A Profit For Private Distribution.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment
- Who
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Somerset
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1,610,632 | £1,296,758 | £1,380,672 | 26 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1,345,682 | £1,268,729 | £570,164 | 30 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1,026,916 | £924,724 | £493,211 | 27 |
| March 31, 2022 | £872,358 | £722,836 | £391,019 | 27 |
| March 31, 2021 | £588,327 | £502,714 | £241,497 | 21 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Grahame Paine (Chair) | March 21, 2022 |
| Belinda Margaret Lock | Jan. 26, 2026 |
| Debra Marie Drew | June 15, 2023 |
| Emily Katherine Taylor | Oct. 24, 2021 |
| Ian John Bramley | Sept. 6, 2023 |
| Joseph James Mcgregor-harper | Sept. 24, 2024 |
| Martin John Green | Jan. 26, 2026 |
| Rebecca Chandler | March 26, 2025 |