Youth · Community · London

Sparking Positive Change
in Young People
and Communities

Community Sparks Change supports children, young people, families and communities through sport, mentoring, school intervention programmes, holiday provision, SEND-inclusive activities, community projects and community-led research.

Free places available DBS-checked staff SEND-inclusive
Children smiling and running at a Community Sparks Change holiday club in London

Parents can trust us

Everything you need to know at a glance

Free places for eligible children

Healthy meals provided

DBS-checked staff

Safeguarding first

SEND-inclusive support

Sport, games, arts & enrichment

Our Programmes

More than HAF — year-round support for young people

From sports and mentoring to school interventions, HAF holiday clubs and community-led research, CSC delivers practical programmes that respond to local needs.

CSC Sports Academy

CSC Sports Academy

Football, boxing, fitness and multi-sports sessions that build confidence, discipline, teamwork and wellbeing.

Sparks Club / HAF

Sparks Club / HAF

Holiday clubs and HAF programmes with healthy meals, sport, arts, enrichment and positive activities.

School Intervention Programmes

School Intervention Programmes

Targeted school-based support around behaviour, confidence, attendance, emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive decision-making.

Sparks Mentoring

Mentoring and personal development support helping young people build confidence, goals and positive relationships.

Community-Led Research

Youth voice, parent feedback, focus groups, surveys and local insight to help shape services and understand community needs.

Community Projects

Estate-based clubs, family activities, workshops, arts, sports, events and local community programmes.

HAF Locations

Find your nearest holiday club

We deliver HAF programmes across three London boroughs. Choose your location and register your child in minutes.

Borough

Lambeth

Venue
Heathbrook Hall, 117–119 Heath Road, SW8 3BB
Dates
29 Jul – 23 Aug 2026
Times
10:00am – 3:00pm
Register for Lambeth

Borough

Southwark

Venue
Community Centre, Southwark
Dates
5 Aug – 30 Aug 2026
Times
10:00am – 3:00pm
Register for Southwark

Borough

Ealing

Venue
Community Sports Hub, Ealing
Dates
12 Aug – 6 Sep 2026
Times
10:00am – 3:00pm
Register for Ealing
Children enjoying a healthy meal together

Why parents trust us

A safe, welcoming space for your child

Community Sparks Change creates safe, welcoming spaces where children are supported by trusted adults, can enjoy positive activities and receive healthy meals during the school holidays.

  • Every staff member is DBS-checked and safeguarding-trained
  • Small groups with high staff-to-child ratios
  • Free places for children eligible for benefits-related free school meals
  • Inclusive support for children with SEND

Our impact

Trusted by families and councils across London

600+

Young people supported

11+

Projects delivered

3

London boroughs

100%

SEND-inclusive

Healthy meals

Thousands of nutritious meals served each holiday

SEND-inclusive

Adapted activities so every child can join in

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Your child's safety comes first, always

Safeguarding, DBS checks, inclusion, child protection and safe delivery are central to every Community Sparks Change programme.

DBS-checked team

All staff and volunteers hold enhanced DBS certificates.

Safeguarding-trained

Ongoing training in child protection and safe practice.

Designated leads

Named safeguarding lead on every site, every session.

Inclusive by design

SEND-friendly delivery so every child feels welcome.

Partner / Sponsor Us

Help Us Spark More Change

We work with schools, councils, funders, businesses and community organisations to deliver practical programmes that respond to local needs. From sports coaching and mentoring to school interventions, HAF provision, SEND-inclusive support and community-led research, our work helps create real impact for children, young people and families.

Partner With Us

For schools, councils, funders and community organisations who want to deliver youth programmes, school interventions, research or community projects.

Sponsor a Programme

Support the cost of sports sessions, mentoring, holiday clubs, healthy meals, trips, equipment or SEND-inclusive activities for young people.

Support Local Impact

Help us reach more children, families and communities through funding, in-kind support, venues, equipment, volunteering or strategic partnerships.

Work with CSC

Let's build stronger communities together

To discuss partnership or sponsorship opportunities, contact:
team@communitysparkschange.org

Partner / Sponsor enquiry

Tell us how you'd like to work with CSC

Share a few details and the CSC team will get back to you to discuss partnership, sponsorship or community support opportunities.

team@communitysparkschange.org

Need help booking?

Contact the CSC team

We're here to help parents, schools, councils and funders. Get in touch and we'll come back to you quickly.

team@communitysparkschange.org
Heathbrook Hall, 117–119 Heath Road,
London, SW8 3BB