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Sparks Project CIO's total expenditure was £195,072 for the year ending September 2025.
Total resources expended 195,072
Financial · Metric statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 19
Sparks Project CIO's total income resources were £205,403 for the year ending September 2025.
Total income resources 205,403
Financial · Metric statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 19
Sparks Project CIO spent £38,361 on charitable activities and support costs in the year ending September 2025.
Total 38,361
Financial · Metric statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 15
Sparks Project CIO received £14,294 in donations and legacies during the year ending September 2025.
Donations and Legacies 14,294
Financial · Metric statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 15
Sparks Project CIO's total funds increased from £80,555 to £90,886 between September 2024 and September 2025.
Total Funds 10,331 90886 80555
Financial · Trend statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 19
Sparks Project CIO had a net income of £10,331 for the year ending September 2025.
Net income 10,331
Financial · Metric statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 15
Sparks Project has received guidance from Michelle Smith of Quiet Leaders to improve its vision, purpose and values.
Supported by Woodsmith Foundation we have benefitted from the guidance of Michelle Smith from Quiet Leaders. We now have a clear vision, purpose and values.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 11
Sparks Project has improved its data capture and is now confident in introducing a CRM system.
We continue to improve our data capture. Our records are audited every 3 months and we are now confident that our systems are robust and suitable to introduce a CRM system
Operational · Procedural statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 11
Sparks Project has received funding from various sources to support its operations.
A huge Thank you to our Funders October 2024 to September 2025 R2T
Financial · Funding statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
Sparks Project has received positive feedback from clients participating in the LIFE MAPS programme.
All of the clients taking part felt their had been significant improvement in their lives
Service · Observational claim · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 9
Sparks Project has attracted more than 20 volunteers to assist in delivering its services.
During this year we have attracted more than 20 volunteers to assist in delivering our services.
Relational · Observational claim · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 11
Sparks Project has re-organised its team to better utilise skills and meet client needs.
We have re-organised our team to make the best use of their exceptional skills. We continue to review our structures and organisation to best meet the needs of our clients who we consult regularly.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 11
Sparks Project has improved its governance and management systems to better serve clients.
We have improved our systems operationally and have robust systems to assess clients and signpost to our core services and external agencies.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 11
Sparks Project's reserves have increased from £80,555 to £90,866 over the year.
Over the year our reserves have increased from £80,555 to £90,866 of which £75,964 and unrestricted reserves.
Financial · Observational claim · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 10
Sparks Project has received funding from the Woodsmith Foundation to pilot a new mental health programme called LIFE MAPS.
We were fortunate to receive funding from Woodsmith Foundation to pilot two cohorts for our new LIFE MAPS mental health programme.
Service · Funding statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 9
Sparks Project has connected with a total of 1,280 unique individuals through its Baby Sparks initiative.
We are proud to have connected with 1,280 unique individuals across our Barrowcliff, Eastfield, and Town centre settings.
Service · Observational claim · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 8
Sparks Project has expanded its Baby Sparks initiative to three locations in the most deprived areas of North Yorkshire.
We then applied for funding from ICB Health Inequalities and were able to expand our groups into Barrowcliff and Castle Ward all in the top 10% most deprived areas of the country.
Service · Policy statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 8
Sparks Project has conducted 58 POP-Up health hubs in 26 venues, reaching 470 people.
In the 26 venues we have carried out 58 POP Ups and seen 470 people.
Service · Observational claim · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 8
Sparks Project has been working with SCORE Primary Care Network to deliver health services in community spaces.
As part of our ICB Health Inequalities funding we have been working in partnership with SCORE Primary Care Network and their 4 GP Surgeries including Haxby, Brooke Square, Castle and Eastfield.
Operational · Policy statement · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 8
Sparks Project CIO's coaching and counselling services help clients build confidence and assertiveness.
"I feel since starting my sessions my level of anxiety has reduced and I can deal with situations confidently and am also able to assert myself with ease."
Service · Stakeholder position · From Sparks Project CIO — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 7