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Sparcs

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1193049
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 8, 2021
Legal form
CIO
Area of benefit
Local

Address

Address
Yamaha Music School
4 Station Road
WHITLEY BAY
Tyne And Wear
NE26 2RA

Contact

Activities

Provide a wide range of accessible and affordable activities for autistic people and those with related conditions and their families within the local community

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO, Which Are To Be Carried Out In The North East Of England, Are:1) To Promote Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit By Preventing People Who Are Socially Excluded From Society, Or Parts Of Society, As A Result Of Their Autism And/or Neuro Diversity From Becoming Socially Excluded, Relieving The Needs Of Those People And Assisting Them To Integrate Into Society, In Particular But Not Exclusively By:• Providing A Recreational Facility For Autistic And Neuro Diverse Children And Young People And Their Families/carers Which Creates A Safe, Friendly And Accepting Atmosphere In Which All Participants Can Feel Comfortable, Relaxed And Included; • Providing An Opportunity For Families/carers To Share And Learn New Strategies For Supporting The Needs Of Their Children And To Reduce Feelings Of Social Isolation; • Providing Opportunities For The Neuro Typical Family Members And Friends Of Autistic And Neuro Diverse Children And Young People To Share Experiences With Them And Thereby Promote Inclusion; • Facilitating Access, Through Signposting, To Relevant Information, Advice And Training For Families/carers As Appropriate.2) The Relief Of Those In Need By Reason Of Ill-Health, Disability, Financial Hardship Or Other Disadvantage.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
General Charitable Purposes, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside, Northumberland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £21,450 £22,145
March 31, 2024 £42,051 £44,610
March 31, 2023 £25,769 £28,387
March 31, 2022 £23,793 £27,624

Trustees

Name Appointed
Louise Holohan (Chair) Oct. 1, 2016
Michael Caul Oct. 1, 2016
Patricia McGuinness Jan. 1, 2020