Over 700,000 babies are now born in England and Wales every year – 1 in 30 will have a condition or disability that may affect them for life.

We aim to change this by funding and championing high quality medical research which advances clinical understanding and treatment of conditions affecting babies, children and mums-to-be.

We support vital medical research that will:

• Increase the life expectancy of newborn babies
• Reduce the health risks for babies born prematurely
• Combat serious conditions such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy and childhood cancers, such as neuroblastoma
• Develop more effective treatments and diagnostic tools for life-limiting conditions affecting babies and young children

To date, Sparks has committed over £22 million in research funding awarded to leading centres of international excellence throughout the UK.