Spark

Spark is a branch of the UK youth work charity Worth Unlimited. Spark believes in building hope, unlocking potential and realising worth in young people. Spark operates from Loughton Youth Centre and provides counselling, mentoring, advice and support.

Spark is a Loughton based youth project (formerly known as Grace Academy), and is a branch of Worth Unlimited. Spark aims to provide young people with a nurturing and supportive environment where they can develop life and learning skills, and prepare them for the world beyond compulsory school.
Started in November 2009, the centre originally offered primarily an alternative education service to schools in the area, targeting in particular young people who are having significant difficulties attending mainstream school
Spark’s provision now includes a mentoring scheme and post 16 support and guidance as well as continuing to provide an alternative education programme to local secondary schools.
Developed out of needs identified in a local church based youth group, the centre is mainly funded through service level agreements with schools, but also relies on volunteers, fundraising and local community support.