Spark was delighted to be the chosen charity for this month’s Ron’s Charity Quiz Night, held at Ashmole Club in Hammerwich. The event, hosted by Andrew and Chris, is a popular monthly fixture that supports a different charity each time. This month’s quiz brought together teams for an evening of friendly competition, with a lively […]
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At the end of February, we brought our volunteers together for a positive and productive planning meeting, focused on shaping the year ahead at Spark. It was fantastic to hear so many ideas and suggestions around future groups, service improvements, events and fundraising. The discussion was thoughtful and creative, with volunteers sharing insights that will
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We’ve recently held two fantastic Parent Champion meetings and were so pleased with how positive and productive they were. It was wonderful to see parents coming together to share their experiences, ideas and honest feedback about Spark – what’s working well and how Spark can support families even more. Our Parent Champions help us stay
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Today we celebrate International Women’s Day and the incredible women who make Spark the welcoming, supportive place it is. Spark was founded by women, and today we continue to be supported by so many amazing women – from our staff and volunteers to the mums, grandmothers and carers who walk through our doors each week.
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Welcome to the Spark family, Jenni! We’re really pleased to be welcoming a new face to the Spark family. Jenni is our new Community Partnerships Coordinator joining us for one day a week. Jenni’s role is funded through the National Lottery Community Fund who want to support Spark in putting on fun events, building partnerships,
February is all about connection, creativity and a little bit of love at Spark. During the week commencing 9th February, we’ll be enjoying some Valentine’s-themed sessions, with messy play, Valentine’s footprint keepsakes, and creative Valentine’s crafts for older children to enjoy together. Please keep an eye on our social media events tab and our website
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We were delighted to host our very first Spark Pregnancy Social on Wednesday 14th January, and it was a truly lovely evening. Expectant parents came together in a relaxed and welcoming space to chat, share experiences, and connect with others who are on a similar journey. The session was filled with gentle conversation, mutual support,
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In 2025, Spark Burntwood proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since opening in 2015, Spark has grown from an ambitious community idea into a thriving family centre and registered charity supporting over 1,600 families every year. Based at Springhill Academy, Spark now runs six days a week, offering free activities, family support, wellbeing opportunities and community
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Keep your eyes peeled during the Together at Christmas carol concert, airing on ITV1 this Christmas Eve – you might just recognise two familiar faces! Our amazing Trustee Andy and dedicated Volunteer Hazel were invited to represent Spark and Staffordshire in the congregation at this very special festive service. Tune in and see if you can
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We are delighted to recognise Andrew Foster as Spark’s Volunteer of the Month for November. January marks an important milestone for Andrew, as he celebrates three years of volunteering with Spark. Over this time, Andrew has made a significant and lasting contribution to our work with families in the community. From day one, Andrew has
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