The Spark Foundation

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:

• The Normansfield And Richmond Foundation
• The Ware Charities
• The Gyde Charity
• The Hale Trust
• The Apprenticing And Relief In Need Charities
• Deo Duce Foundation
• The Stowmarket Relief Trust
• Rose Education Foundation Limited
• Swallowdale Children's Trust
• The Valentine Poole Charity

References

• Spark Foundation Homepage
• Grants Policy - Spark Foundation
• FAQs - Spark Foundation
• Charity Commission Register
• Find that Charity