Sparkle and Shine Newcastle Ltd
Domestic and commercial cleaning company with a structured apprenticeship programme for young people aged 16–18 as an alternative to traditional school pathways. Partners with Newcastle College. Living Wage accredited. 0% zero-hours.
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Why Sparkle and Shine Newcastle Ltd scores 75/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: Ltd. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 7.4 |
ecoCommunity | £6,000 donated in FY2024 (1.5% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 7.8 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 19.4% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 7.0 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £13/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 8.8%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 8.4 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (2 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 7.2 |
Sparkle and Shine Newcastle Ltd
Sparkle and Shine was founded in Newcastle in 2016. The apprenticeship idea emerged from conversations with local schools about young people who were not thriving in academic settings but had strong practical skills and a good work ethic.