Supporting the education and development of young people
We are a registered charity providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects
BlueSpark helps young people reach their full potential
We provide support for projects which have the following objectives:
Encouraging independence
Developing teamworking skills
Increasing self confidence
Promoting creativity and individuality
Encouraging aspiration
Widening educational achievement
Types of activity that our grants help fund
We support a wide range of activities to help young people
Drama
BlueSpark provides grants for stage productions and drama workshops. Helping young people to engage in drama fosters their self-confidence, creativity, teamwork, communication skills and self-expression. Taking part in a drama production is often an experience that young people will remember for life as well as encouraging their interest in the theatre and the arts generally.
Music, dance and singing
BlueSpark provides funding for instruments, tuition and performance opportunities. These projects help to nurture musical, singing and dancing talent and give young people the chance to develop their skills while working together with other young people. This increases their enthusiasm as well as enriching their lives through engagement in music, dance and singing.
Outdoor activities & teambuilding
BlueSpark funds outdoor programmes such as camping, climbing, kayaking, orienteering and sailing which offer young people the opportunity to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. These activities promote resilience, teamwork, and a connection with nature as well as contributing to the overall well-being of the participants.
Sport
BlueSpark supports sporting endeavours by funding equipment, training opportunities and participation in competitions. This assistance enables young people to develop their physical skills, discipline and teamwork and promotes healthy lifestyles, enthusiasm for sport and personal growth through participation in sport.
Educational excursions
BlueSpark funds educational trips for young people to events and cultural sites such as museums, historical locations, nature reserves and farms. These “hands on” learning experiences outside the classroom broaden their horizons, foster their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world around them. They also enhance their interest in learning and give young people the opportunity to develop their social skills.
Academic
BlueSpark supports academic initiatives and competitions both inside and outside the classroom such as STEM clubs and debating and public speaking competitions. These projects improve problem-solving and team working skills, boost self-confidence and inspire students to use their initiative and creative skills.
Feedback about the projects we support
Lawrence Crabb
Project Leader
Witton Middle School
Trip to Ullswater Outward Bound Centre
“This was an opportunity to broaden their horizons, push boundaries and show them what they were capable of. The trip encouraged teamwork, pride and self-esteem and fostered longer term self-belief and resilience.”
Jane Lawrence
Project Leader
Haworth Riding for the Disabled Group
National Special Olympics for disabled riders
“The event not only nurtured independence but helped build social and communication skills, increase self-esteem and self-confidence and demonstrated what can be achieved both individually and as a team.”
Mr. C. Storey
Assistant Headteacher
Stanhope Barrington C of E School
Residential visit to London
“They thoroughly enjoyed their visit but more importantly they overcame boundaries that they were worried about.”
Anna Williams
Head of Programmes
Orchestras for All
National Modulo Meet at the Royal Academy of Music
“The students had the opportunity to work with a professional composer and prepare a brand-new co-created composition and then to perform it in the inspirational surroundings of the Royal Academy”
Joel Sherrard
Assistant Headteacher
Inglehurst Junior School
Visit to Hunstanton Sea Life Centre
“Their shared experience fostered a strong sense of cohesion and community both within individual classes and across the year group as pupils bonded.”
Amie Bowers
Headteacher
Georgian Gardens CP School
Purchase of instruments for lunchtime rock bands
“For some children the benefit is learning to work collaboratively, for others it is discovering a love of music and for others it is the opportunity to do something their family circumstances might not otherwise permit. What a difference something like this can make.”
