Is Sparc Autism a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sparc Autism as a registered charity (number 1160495) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Sparc Autism's charity number?

Sparc Autism's charity number is 1160495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160495?

Search 1160495 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Sparc Autism have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sparc Autism. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Sparc Autism?

Sparc Autism's website listed in our register data is http://www.sparcautism.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Sparc Autism registered as a charity?

Sparc Autism was entered on the register on 13 February 2015. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08414424).

Registered charity · No. 1160495Charitable company

Sparc Autism

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Sparc Autism is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Sparc Autism?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £253
Registered charity number: 1160495
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Imperial Court
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.sparcautism.org.uk

Quick answer

Sparc Autism (number 1160495) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Sparc Autism do?

SPARC AUTISM provides assessment and diagnosis services for adults with autism or possible autism in the West Midlands.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sparc Autism

Answers Sparc Autism gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Sparc Autism as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 February 2015
Company number: 08414424 (Companies House)
Also known as: Sparc
Where it says it operates: Birmingham City · Dudley · Solihull · Walsall · Wolverhampton · Worcestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Sparc Autism registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sparc Autism yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sparc Autism. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Sparc Autism?

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sparc Autism a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sparc Autism as a registered charity (number 1160495) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Sparc Autism's charity number?: Sparc Autism's charity number is 1160495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1160495?: Search 1160495 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Sparc Autism do?: SPARC AUTISM provides assessment and diagnosis services for adults with autism or possible autism in the West Midlands.
Does Sparc Autism have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sparc Autism. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Sparc Autism?: Sparc Autism's website listed in our register data is http://www.sparcautism.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Sparc Autism?: The register does not record Sparc Autism as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Sparc Autism registered as a charity?: Sparc Autism was entered on the register on 13 February 2015. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08414424).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.