Spark Ethical Electrical Ltd
NICEIC-approved electrical contractor with full union recognition (Unite). All 28 engineers are on permanent contracts with no zero-hours arrangements. Pays 15% above Real Living Wage. Sponsors apprenticeships for young people from care-experienced backgrounds across Greater Manchester.
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Why Spark Ethical Electrical Ltd scores 82/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: Ltd. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 8.0 |
ecoCommunity | £18,000 donated in FY2024 (2.1% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 8.2 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 20.1% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 7.8 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £14.2/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 8.1%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 9.2 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (3 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 8.0 |
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Spark Ethical Electrical Ltd
Established in 2011, Spark Ethical has grown from a two-person operation to one of Manchester's most respected commercial electrical businesses. The founders, both former Unite shop stewards, built union recognition into the company from day one. Every engineer receives paid sick leave, 28 days holiday, and a company pension above minimum auto-enrolment levels.