We're still collecting donations
On the 22nd February 2023 we'd raised £10,061 with 79 supporters in 28 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Spark Community Space
by Jacqueline Evans in Southsea, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Total raised £10,191
raised so far+ est. £754.50
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supportersTo provide a safe space where people can meet and create community regardless of their age, ethnicity, social standing, ability, background.
by Jacqueline Evans in Southsea, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
New stretch target
It will allow us to dream bigger!
Flooring, cabling build our Home together
Spark Community Space is a charity based in Southsea. Launched in 2020 by Becki Simmonds, the ideal for Spark developed years after Becki recovered from Brain surgery. Becki says “I was wondering about where I would fit in society and what my new purpose would look like and this drove me to develop Spark, to create a welcoming and inclusive space for anyone who wanted to connect and bring back that ‘spark to their lives’.
Many of Sparks community members have experienced illness, disability, redundancy, bereavement, mental health issues and loneliness. By coming together and forging new and sometimes unexpected friendships, many of Spark’s community members report their weekly meet up as one of their highlights of their week.
Currently Spark meet every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am – 2pm at Southsea Library, Palmerston Road.
We are opening a community shop where people can come and grow together, gaining skills through volunteering, accessing training in a supportive atmosphere and progressing towards regaining a sense of belonging in society.
Team busy at work at our forever home!
Here is what one of our community members has to say........
We were made aware of Spark by a friend who sent us a link. Spark was only just starting up but we thought it was a fantastic project and something we thought would be great for Karen after her stroke.
We contacted Becki and managed to raise some money for the charity hoping that one day it would be something that Karen could attend.
When Spark first started we would drop in and stay with Karen and we were instantly made welcome. She now gets the bus there and back every Tuesday and it is the highlight of her week. As a family we feel confident to let her go on her own knowing that she is in a friendly safe environment with lovely people.
I had not been to the cafe for a while but a few weeks ago I took Karen and it was amazing to see her so confident and happy with her friends.
Spark has been an amazing support for not only Karen but our whole family.
Luke
We are currently meeting in Southsea Library
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£50 or more
£50 Spark T Shirt
We are having bespoke T Shirts made only 10 will be printed so very exclusive
Designed by local artist for Spark
£10 or more
£10 reward
Cuppa and Cake with us on our opening day!!
(Date tbc)
£15 or more
£15 Spry Design
Spry Design is an incredible young Graffiti Mural Artist and we want to Commission his work for our Space!!
£20 or more
£20 Reward
Cuppa Cake and Toastie on our opening event!!
(Date tbc)
£25 or more
£25 first aid for volunteers
Volunteer first aid training!!
Help us give every volunteer the chance to be first aid trained
£100 or more
£100 Reward
We need to heat the space and it’s very big so every donation here will keep our beneficiaries comfy!!
Your name / company will go across our social media platforms thanking you
£250 or more
Lounge picture frame
We need sofas and image your name / company mentioned on a framed picture in our lounge area of Spark saying thank you!
£600 or more
£600 spark Ambassador
Become a Spark Ambassador!!
We have a team of people called ambassadors who help the charity and we promote you throughout the year!
£1,200 or more
Window sponsorship
Sponsor contra vision on window
£2,000 or more
£2000 Sponsor our opening event
Sponsor our opening event and be mentioned on all social media posts leading up to our opening and be included in our press releases