What is Bright Sparks?
Bright Sparks is an events guide focused on participation. It connects local people with hands-on activities, creative projects, and community initiatives in their neighbourhood – from grassroots groups to established organisations.
The platform is currently focused on Manchester and expanding city by city to other parts of the UK. To have a say in the next launch locations, sign up for our newsletter.
How the Guide Works
Organisers add their activities, events, or groups to the map. Each submission is reviewed before publication to ensure clarity and relevance.
Users can browse by location, category, or audience to find clubs to join, activities to do, and movements to get involved in.
Who It’s For
Activities listed in this guide are open to the public and are primarily designed for participation.
The guide includes activities run by:
- Independent organisers
- Volunteer-led groups
- Charities and CICs
- Community centres
- Creative collectives
- Social clubs
- Community-focused businesses
- Public institutions
See our Listing Guidelines for more information about what can be listed in the guide.