Helping people spark back into life!
At Spark, we believe that everyone deserves connection, comfort, and a warm meal – no matter their circumstances. Our Pay It Forward campaign makes that possible. With a monthly donation of £6.50, you can gift someone in our community a drink, toastie, and slice of cake, offering them not just food, but kindness and inclusion too.
Every contribution helps us keep Spark a welcoming space where people can come together, share stories, and feel seen and supported. The rising cost of living means more people than ever rely on our pay-what-you-can-afford scheme, and your support ensures we can continue to reach those who need it most.
By paying it forward, you’re helping to sustain a place that’s become a lifeline for many in Portsmouth – a place where no one has to face tough times alone.
SPARK Community Space is a registered charity launched in October 2020 by Becki Simmons in Southsea, Portsmouth.
The charity aims to help people who don’t feel like they fit in, to access the support and services they need, so they can ‘Spark’ back into life.
Photos above courtesy of Japics Photographic
At SPARK, we welcome anyone who feels pushed aside or overlooked by society, whether that’s because of illness, disability, redundancy, lack of qualifications or any other reason.
We meet people, wherever they are in life, without judgement, providing a space for people to share a cup of tea and a cake, gain skills and purpose through volunteering, and access training towards regaining confidence and a sense of belonging in society.
SPARK operates on a pay-what-you-can-afford basis along with donations.
Through Portsmouth FC’s equality, diversity, and inclusion program, the club has joined forces with Spark to raise awareness about isolation and bring a comforting community presence back into the lives of Portsmouth residents.
This vision has given birth to the Spark Cup initiative, a project that unites Portsmouth FC, Spark Community Space, and the Queens Hotel, all sharing a commitment to revitalising community spirit.
Find out more about the initiative and how you can get your hands on your very own Spark cup…
Check out our new animated video created for us by Creative Clique
Pop in for a cuppa and cake!
Spark Community Space, Unit 12, The Pompey Centre, Fratton Way, PO4 8SL
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For more information please contact: info@sparkcommunityspace.co.uk.
We now have a permanent space with half of it used as a community café, to give people a safe and welcoming space to come when they need it, and the other half will be a charity shop where we can raise some funds to support the charity.
Group meetings: We meet every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 11am until 2pm.
Trading day: Shop & cafe open every Saturday 11am until 2pm.
Why not pop along for a cuppa and a piece of cake!
Please note, we do not allow any under 18s into our space unless they are accompanied by their appropriate adult. You can view our accessibility policy here.
Spark Community Space, Unit 12, The Pompey Centre, Fratton Way, PO4 8SL
We do NOT have any on-site parking but there is plenty available around our space (e.g. Tesco, KFC and local roads).
We are always looking for people who can help us to grow our charity. If you’re interested in any of the following please get in touch:
Why not make a donation or sponsor a cake! Every bit of help goes a long way.
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In December 2020 our great friends at Express FM in Portsmouth interviewed our founder and trustee Becki – she spoke about her story and how the charity came into being.
Portsmouth’s Spark Community Space is celebrating large financial windfall towards a brand new heating system for their community hub.
Spark Community Space has finally opened the doors of its permanent base.
The team behind a city charity is celebrating as the organisation finally secures its forever home.
A safe space for people who feel isolated or overlooked by society is being set up by an inspirational charity founder.
A new community friendship group has been launched in Portsmouth, helping people to reconnect and make friends in a safe and comfortable environment, whilst reducing loneliness throughout the local area.
