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My Shining Star

Support includes help with debts, food, parking, toys, grants, respite, trauma therapy, bereavement care, sibling support, specialist equipment, clothing, medicine storage, and signposting. We also offer gifts, extra magic experiences, and campaign for change, therefore easing burdens for families facing childhood cancer.

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Activities & Mission

Support includes help with debts, food, parking, toys, grants, respite, trauma therapy, bereavement care, sibling support, specialist equipment, clothing, medicine storage, and signposting. We also offer gifts, extra magic experiences, and campaign for change, therefore easing burdens for families facing childhood cancer.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£227,259
Latest Expenditure
£150,875

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 66.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 66.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£227,259
£150,8750 / 25
2023
£222,192
£149,5820 / 30
2022
£132,819
£125,7000 / 20
2021
£124,086
£91,1240 / 20
2020
£76,019
£59,3760 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about My Shining Star

What does My Shining Star do?

Support includes help with debts, food, parking, toys, grants, respite, trauma therapy, bereavement care, sibling support, specialist equipment, clothing, medicine storage, and signposting. We also offer gifts, extra magic experiences, and campaign for change, therefore easing burdens for families facing childhood cancer.

How much income did My Shining Star report in 2024?

My Shining Star reported total income of £227k and reported expenditure of £151k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was My Shining Star registered as a charity?

My Shining Star was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 2016 as charity number 1170482. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs My Shining Star?

My Shining Star is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does My Shining Star operate?

My Shining Star operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is My Shining Star a registered charity?

Yes — My Shining Star is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170482.

Details

Address
9a High Street
Rainham
Kent
ME8 7HX
Registration Date
30 November 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5088100
Charity Number
1170482

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Trustees

Cheryl Ann Lane
Gemma Wyatt
Margaret Stanley
Neil Aluwalia
Ruth Portway
Sarah Louise Rose

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