01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC007280
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 8
- Postcode
- EH54 5EJ
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 14 July 2015 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by Craigshill Good Neighbour Network (SC007280), which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 21 November 1983 The charity legal name was Craigshill Good Neighbour Network from 21/11/1983 - 22/11/2021
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Over the past 10 years Spark has transformed a disused local authority building in to a vibrant community hub by carrying out a wide variety of activities. Through a collaborative approach the charity has established itself as an integral part of the Craigshill community by delivering services that create significant social impact. and improving lives by reducing social isolation and loneliness, reducing poverty, enhancing physical and mental wellbeing, strengthening community cohesion, upskilling individuals and building confidence and offering training, work placement and volunteering opportunities.
Charitable purposes
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The relief of socially isolated people in Craigshill and South Howden by providing practical help, social opportunities and volunteering opportunities
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £185,570 | £217,368 | 8 | 28 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £203,492 | £203,112 | 8 | 16 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £176,992 | £168,461 | 8 | 18 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £176,882 | £184,888 | 8 | 21 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £182,865 | £119,434 | 8 | 15 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 2, Almondbank, The Mall, Livingston, West Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.sparkscot.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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