Blue Star Foundation
The charity aims to support rowing at Newcastle University for the public benefit by making grants.
Activities & Mission
The charity aims to support rowing at Newcastle University for the public benefit by making grants.
Grants
Blue Star Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £25,004
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training and amateur sport
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £22,572 | £25,004 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £17,906 | £2,191 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £14,346 | £20,204 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £26,748 | £25,104 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £13,331 | £12,966 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Star Foundation
What does Blue Star Foundation do?
The charity aims to support rowing at Newcastle University for the public benefit by making grants.
How much income did Blue Star Foundation report in 2025?
Blue Star Foundation reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Blue Star Foundation registered as a charity?
Blue Star Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 2018 as charity number 1180737. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Blue Star Foundation?
Blue Star Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr BARNABY STROUD-TURP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blue Star Foundation operate?
Blue Star Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Blue Star Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Blue Star Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180737.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated