An Award for ‘Starfish’ – Providing Valuable Support to Schools in East Surrey.

Sparkfish – A Redhill Christian organisation that engages with young people in schools across Reigate, Redhill and Merstham, offering support in important areas of the curriculum and school life was awarded a grant from the High Sheriff Youth Awards last year and this week Ron Enticott from the HYSA, went along to the Sparkfish offices to present Director – Harriet Pearce, and helper – Jim Hills with a certificate from the High Sheriff in recognition of great and valuable services to the community.

The High Sheriff Youth Awards are an organisation who provide funding for a project or initiative for young people that will help reduce or prevent crime – and make communities stronger and safer by reaching out and helping others. Groups can apply for funding for a new or existing project provided that it meets the funding guidance set out on the HSYA website (http://www.surreyhighsheriff.org/willyouqualify.html)

SparkFish was launched in Autumn 2010. It soon became an independent charitable trust, supported by many local churches. Since then, the team has grown and their work has expanded to include the great majority of local schools, primary as well as secondary. The work of volunteers in a range of roles is also vital to their work. Some help in schools on a weekly basis, or get involved in special projects once a year. Others act as our Champions in local churches, raising the profile of schools’ ministry and encouraging practical support. SparkFish also offers opportunities for gap year volunteers who are interested in schools or youth work.

Congratulations Sparkfish on your many achievements and thank you for your contribution to the community.

Find out more by visiting the website – https://sparkfish.org.uk