OpenCharities

Sparcs

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1193049
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Jan. 29, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 8, 2021
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Yamaha Music School
4 Station Road
Whitley Bay
Tyne And Wear
NE26 2RA

Contact

Phone
07934 584669
Email
sparcs@yahoo.co.uk
Website
sparcsne.co.uk

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

Geography

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

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 Jan. 29, 2026On time £21,450 £22,145
March 31, 2024 Jan. 30, 2025On time £42,051 £44,610
March 31, 2023 Jan. 31, 2024On time £25,769 £28,387
March 31, 2022 March 17, 202345 days late £23,793 £27,624

Trustees

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