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The Spark! School Book Awards

The Spark! Book Awards

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1199965
Status
Registered
Registered
Aug. 4, 2022
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
25 DENMARK ROAD
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
KT1 2SD

Activities

We believe that all children should have access to a wide range of quality literature that engages them, builds excitment in reading and represents our diverse communities. We give the children the ultimate say on who wins our awards, supported through online author events, competitions and more. We also gift books to disadvantaged children, as nominated by their teachers, so no one misses out.

Objects: The Object Of The Spark! School Book Awards Is The Advancement Of Education For The Public Benefit By The Promotion Reading In Schools Through A Set Of Book Awards In British Schools Which:1. Introduce Children To An Increasing Range Of New Books And Authors2. Build Links Between Authors And Pupils By Providing Opportunities For Virtual Author Visits And Other Contacts As Appropriate3. Develop Children?s Critical Approaches To Reading By Providing A Forum For Children To Vote On Their Favourite Books4. Administer Competitions For Children To Motivate And Encourage Their Interest In Reading5. Provide Books For Disadvantaged Children, As Identified By The School Where They Learn.

Classification

How
Provides Services
What
General Charitable Purposes
Who
Children/young People

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
July 31, 2025 £26,943 £22,999
July 31, 2024 £34,632 £27,777
April 5, 2023 £27,123 £16,772

Trustees

Name Appointed
Mark Bryan Clutterbuck (Chair) Aug. 4, 2022
Matthew Brown Aug. 4, 2022
Patrick Held Aug. 4, 2022