Sparks

"Each year in the UK, over 3000 babies die before their 1st birthday and 1 in 30 are born with a condition that may affect them for life. We fund life-saving research into conditions affecting babies, children and mums-to-be."

Since 1991, we have committed over £23 million into pioneering research projects across a wide spectrum of medical conditions including childhood cancers, cerebral palsy, premature birth and spina bifida. In total, the charity has funded 233 research projects in more than 80 hospitals and universities across the UK.
Through the research we fund, we aim to improve the quality of life for children and families affected by serious illness or disability today, whilst seeking ways to better diagnose, treat and prevent these conditions in the future.
The medical breakthroughs we make possible, make a difference not only across the UK but for thousands of children and families around the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.sparks.org.uk/