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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | Not available |
| Grant Range | £100 - £700 |
| Average Grant | £300-400 |
| Application Method | Rolling |
| Geographic Focus | England, Wales |
Contact Details
- Website: www.sparkfoundation.org.uk
- Email: admin@sparkfoundation.org.uk
- Phone: 07534 136629
Funding Priorities
- Educational advancement and vocational training
- Essential domestic items for independent living
- Sports, music, and creative activities
- Equipment for college or starting work
- Home essentials (washing machines, fridges, beds, furniture)
- Driving lessons
- Laptops for university students
What They Don't Fund
- Applications from those in guardianship or kinship care arrangements
- Young people over age 26
- Those without “Relevant” or “Former Relevant” care leaver status
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How to Apply to The Spark Foundation
Young people complete an application form explaining what they need the money for and why it will make a difference. Foster carers and social workers can apply on behalf of a child in their care. Personal Advisors can support applications. Trustees meet four times yearly (March, June, September, December) to review applications.
Similar Funders
These funders have a similar focus and geographic reach:
- Sydney Dean Whitehead's Charitable Trust
- The Lindsell Foundation
- The Jasmine Charitable Foundation ('tjcf')
- Horlock Educational Trust
- Market Harborough Building Society Charitable Foundation
- Be More Bailey Charitable Foundation
- Worshipful Company Of Founders Sexcentenary Appeal Fund
- The Gareth Neame Foundation
- Meon Valley Lions Club (cio)
- W Wing Yip And Brothers Foundation
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