About Us

Our Mission

To empower young people from diverse backgrounds by equipping them with the skills, resilience, and confidence to thrive in life and work

Our Vision

To transform the workforce into a space where opportunity is as equally distributed as talent.

Our Values

Emma Alford

Co-Founder & Programme Developer
Emma has a real passion for developing people and instilling confidence to help them achieve their true potential.

Tracey West

Co-Founder & Programme Co-ordinator
With over 30 years in retail management leadership development, executive and team coaching Tracey brings a unique blend of expertise.

Martin France

Co-Founder & Programme Strategist
With over 20 years’ experience at Mars Incorporated, from joining in the factory to most recently leading as UK Grocery Sales...

Our Mission

About Spark Opportunity addresses three critical challenges

Limited Talent Pool

Ensuring every individuals potential is seen and nurtured.

Lack of Diversity

Promoting inclusively as a strength in the workforce.

Low Retention Rates

Equipping young people with soft skills for sustained success.

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