Is Spark a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Spark as a registered charity (number SC007280) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Spark's charity number?

Spark's charity number is SC007280. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC007280?

Search SC007280 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Spark have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spark. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Spark?

Spark's website listed in our register data is http://www.sparkscot.com. 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 Spark registered as a charity?

Spark was entered on the register on 21 November 1983.

Registered charity · No. SC007280SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Spark

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Spark is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Spark?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £185,570
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £247,013
Registered charity number: SC007280
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.sparkscot.com

Quick answer

Spark (number SC007280) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Spark 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 oppor…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Spark

Answers Spark gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 November 1983
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Spark registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Spark yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Spark. 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 Spark?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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 Spark a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Spark as a registered charity (number SC007280) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Spark's charity number?: Spark's charity number is SC007280. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC007280?: Search SC007280 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Spark 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 oppor…
Does Spark have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spark. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Spark?: Spark's website listed in our register data is http://www.sparkscot.com. 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 Spark registered as a charity?: Spark was entered on the register on 21 November 1983.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.