Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date: 6 November 2020 To: 24 June 2021 Period end date
20 October 2022
Charity name: THE SPARKLE FOUNDATION UK
Charity registration number: 1192213
Objectives and Activities
The Sparkle Foundation is a UK based charity helping people in need across the UK run by volunteers. We support people living in poverty, or in crisis, ill health, domestic abuse situations, bereaved, often people who have nowhere else to go to help their situation and help them move forward. We deliver our services with heart, soul and without judgement, enabling people to feel equal
What the charity does:
General Charitable Purposes Disability The Prevention or Relief of Poverty
Who the charity helps:
Children/young People Elderly/old People People With Disabilities
How the charity helps:
Makes Grants to Individuals Makes Grants to Organisations Provides Services Acts as an Umbrella Or Resource Body
Where the charity operates: Throughout England and Wales
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Achievements and Performance
Including: Achievements against objectives set
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole for public benefit
The Sparkle Foundation UK was born due to a multi need basis for public benefit. The Sparkle Foundation UK charity is run by volunteers.
We are supported by dozens of volunteers who selflessly give up their time to support communities and people in distress, crisis, poverty, domestic abuse situations, those who are bereaved, have mental health issues, are lonely and/or living in poverty. We are often the first port of call for people when crisis hits and the last port of call when they have nowhere else to go.
The Sparkle Foundation UK has supported in the following areas, domestic violence survivors, safety shelters, our LGBTQ community, Trans Friends, we set up a food bank and food delivery service, provided PPE to our medical staff who had none during the pandemic provided thousands of COVID masks and sanitiser to schools, key workers, shop workers and many thousands to our communities. We give food parcels to vulnerable families, the elderly NHS workers, key workers all who were struggling to have time to go and buy food during the pandemic. We provided for the homeless across the UK with food, haircuts personal-care items and medical care.
We support other charities such as The Cellar Charity Shop, The Fisherman’s Mission, Mothers of the Mosque, Woman’s Refuge, Man Down London and Cornwall based hospital Christmas appeals, clothing and personal care items for parents of children rushed into hospital that arrived with nothing, we have supported Cradle Charity for bereaved parents, provide dementia dolls, Homeless Charity, Daisy Dukes, bereavement courses, Sue Cat Rescue,
We support people who have chronic conditions, cancers, leukaemia. We supported a family of a girl with leukaemia, providing the household with a new bathroom and funds for the parents to travel out of county for her treatment.
We have an excellent self-funded therapy service, providing BACP therapists for children and adults who simply have nowhere else to go due to overstretched services or not meeting the very tough criteria of school or medical mental health therapy.
In a few cases, thankfully rare, The Sparkle Foundation UK’s support has been the difference between life and death, eating and not eating paying, bills and not paying bills going hungry or having to make the choice between heating or eating for many people.
Our charity ensures everybody is made to feel equal. One example, we provided children with gardening equipment whether they have a garden or a small pot in their kitchen to grow herbs on everybody gets treated equally.
The Sparkle Foundation UK prides itself on community engagement, we have sponsored Rugby Clubs, Boxercise Classes, Football Clubs, Educational Programs in hospitals, Surf and water safety lessons, Christmas appeals, providing bikes for people who cannot afford to run cars so they can get to work. Grants to The Sparkle Academy.
During COVID we spoke to our supporters at Royal Mail and our post men and women let us know if any community members needed support. We then provided a prescription delivery service for the elderly or those who could not get out to get their prescriptions and food.
Our appeal Barbs Legacy saw us hand out thousands of Personal Safety Alarms to schools, colleges, universities, women’s refuges, community groups etc. Many people came forward for support as they had experienced domestic and/or sexual abuse.
A local family, 6 children and a single parent’s house burnt to the ground. We provided emergency accommodation, food, clothing and raised over £14k and everything they needed for a house.
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We provided travel and accommodation for a young lady to perform in a prestigious orchestra in London.
The heart of our charity is caring about people and helping them feel valued and equal. We often signpost people to other areas as an advisory service. GPs also make referrals to The Sparkle Foundation UK as to other charities local schools and community services. We assist local authorities.
The trustees and volunteers agree this has been one of the most challenging periods of their lives, but the results have been very worthwhile. We are fortunate to have excellent relationships with our supporters and people who seek support from us, we are a trusted resource.
Sadly, two of our volunteer supporters passed away this year. They leave a beautiful legacy and will be remembered for their support with The Sparkle Foundation UK and making it what day is today. Two of our ‘Mini Sparkles’ our under 10’s fundraisers were awarded British Citizen Medals at The House of Lords, for their fundraising efforts with us in their communities. Well Done! We are so proud of them.
Personal Stories (permission given)
“We helped a lady in a domestic violence situation get out of it. We bought her a bike so she could get to work. This lady was homeless and living in temporary accommodation. With our support she was able to rent a small and safe home far away from her abuser and now helps others”
“A young teen felt suicidal and his parents sought help from his GP, his GP said there is an 18-24 month waiting list for counselling, when told, the child said he doesn’t want to live. We referred him for therapy, paid for it and he has help and is doing well”
“A mum was having to make the choice between rent and food, we feed her and her kids and she can pay her rent without worry”
“A young lady lost her job, living in a caravan, has depression as she can’t afford food, she just laid in bed. We left food for her every day, she was malnourished, she started eating again and is now batch cooking for her neighbours who are living in food poverty”
“We provide fish and chips to elderly residents, sometimes, it’s their only hot meal”
“There’s lots of other situations we have and are helping with, all people in need, we don’t simply throw money at a situation, we try and look at the long-term situation and help them out of it” A decorated veteran was on the brink of homelessness and was suicidal. We were able offer to help immediate support. He now has his own place to live, support to get employment and metal health support.
‘Thank you for my wig, since I developed alopecia, I could not go out. A realist wig makes me feel like a human again and has given me the confidence to be me’
Future
We will continue to do what we do. We are in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis and mental health. These are areas we are really going to bolster our support. We will continue to buddy up with other charities and support each other.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 24[th] June 2021
| Restricted funds |
Unrestricted funds |
Total 2021 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | £ | £ | £ |
| Incoming resources | |||
| Incoming resources from generated funds |
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| Donations 2 |
2,500 | 61,117 | 63,617 |
| Total incoming resources | 2,500 | 61,117 | 63,617 |
| Resources expended | |||
| Cost of generating funds 3 |
2,500 | 37,657 | 40157 |
| Governance costs 4 |
- | 23,198 | 23198 |
| Total resources expended | 2,500 | 60,855 | 63,355 |
| Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for the year/net (expenditure)/income for the year |
0 | 262 | 262 |
| Total funds brought forward | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total funds carried forward |
0 | 262 | 262 |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 24[TH] June 2021
| 2021 | |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| Notes | |
| Fixed assets | - |
| Current assets | |
| Cash at bank and in hand 3,605 |
|
| 3,605 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 7 (2,324) |
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| Net current assets | 1,281 |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 1,281 |
| Accruals and deferred income 7 |
(1018) |
| Net assets | 262 |
| Funds 8 |
|
| Restricted funds | 0 |
| Unrestricted funds | 262 |
| Total funds | 262 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 20th October 2022:
The notes on pages 6 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 24[th] June 2021
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' published in March 2005 and applicable accounting standards
1.2. FUND ACCOUNTING
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.3. INCOMING RESOURCES
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of financial activities when the charity has entitlement to the funds, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Donated services or facilities, which comprise donated services, are included in income at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. No income is recognised where there is no financial cost borne by a third party. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
1.4. RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 24th June 2021
| 2 DONATIONS |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted funds |
Unrestricted funds |
Total 2021 |
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| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| General donations | - | 18,698 | 18,698 | |||
| Restricted funds | 2500 | - | 2,500 | |||
| Unrestricted Grants | - | 42,419 | 42,419 | |||
| 2,500 | 61,117 | 63,617 |
| 3 | COSTS OF GENERATING VOLUNTARY INCOME |
Total 2021 £ 10,335 38,403 |
Total 2021 £ 10,335 38,403 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted funds |
Unrestricted funds |
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| £ | £ | |||||||||
| Fundraising & promotions | - | 10,335 | ||||||||
| Cost of generating donations |
2,500 | 35,903 | ||||||||
| 48,738 | ||||||||||
| 2,500 | 46,238 | |||||||||
| 4 | GOVERNANCE COSTS | |||||||||
| Restricted funds |
Unrestricted funds |
Total 2021 £ 1,018 16,097 17,115 |
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| £ | £ | |||||||||
| Accountancy and bookkeeping |
- | 1,018 16,097 |
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| General Administrative Costs |
- | |||||||||
| - | 17,115 | 17,115 | ||||||||
5 NET INCOME
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received expenses during the year and no remuneration was paid to trustees (or any persons connected with them) as workshop leaders.
During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 24[th] June 2021
6 STAFF COSTS
The charity has no employees other than the Trustees, who did not receive any remuneration.
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in the year.
7 CREDITORS
| 2021 | 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | |||
| Trade creditors | 2,324 1018 |
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| Accruals and deferred income |
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| 3,342 |
8 STATEMENT OF FUNDS
| 8 | STATEMENT OF FUNDS | ||||||||||
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| Brought Forward |
Incoming resources |
Resources Expended |
Carried Forward |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||||
| General fund | 0 | 61,117 | (60,855) | 262 | |||||||
| Restricted funds | 0 | 2,500 | (2,500) | 0 | |||||||
| Total of funds | 0 | 63,617 | (63,355) | 262 | |||||||
Analysis of net assets
between funds
| Analysis of net assets between funds |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted funds |
Unrestricted funds |
Total 2021 |
Total 2020 |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Current assets | 0 | 262 | 3605 | - | |||
| Current liabilities | - | (3,343) | (3,343) | - | |||
| 0 | 27,574 | 262 | - |
Purpose of restricted funds
Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. The trustees believe that sufficient resources are held in an appropriate form to enable each fund to be applied in accordance with the restrictions.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 24[th] June 2021
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