National Star Foundation

Also known as: Isobel Cripps Centre Limited, National Star Centre for Disabled Youth Limited, National Star College

OUR VISION IS A WORLD IN WHICH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ABLE TO REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL AS EQUAL AND ACTIVE CITIZENS IN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PERSONALISED LEARNING, TRANSITION AND DESTINATION SERVICES.

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Activities & Mission

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.

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Local Authority

East Sussex Gloucestershire Herefordshire South Gloucestershire Torfaen Warwickshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£49,595,712

Latest Expenditure

£47,060,255

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,548,621

Charitable Activities £46,420,207

Other Trading £1,185,185

Investments £231,127

Other Income £210,572

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £45,881,817

Raising Funds £1,117,535

Governance £66,009

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £60,903

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£49,595,712	£47,060,255	£45,881,817	£40,642,953	£4,857,005	1269 / 174
2024	£43,044,284	£41,714,137	£41,324,793	£37,780,972	£3,317,190	1259 / 125
2023	£40,057,879	£38,529,942	£38,126,601	£35,958,798	£2,984,163	1217 / 183
2022	£36,405,538	£36,190,428	£35,806,821	£34,281,027	£3,278,991	1173 / 19
2021	£32,288,588	£31,120,109	£30,691,087	£34,197,376	£5,195,550	1109 / 21

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Frequently asked questions about National Star Foundation

What does National Star Foundation do?

How much income did National Star Foundation report in 2025?

National Star Foundation reported total income of £49.60m and reported expenditure of £47.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National Star Foundation?

National Star Foundation has a program ratio of 92.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National Star Foundation registered as a charity?

National Star Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 November 1963 as charity number 220239. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs National Star Foundation?

National Star Foundation is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Star Foundation operate?

National Star Foundation operates across 7 areas, including East Sussex, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is National Star Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — National Star Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 220239.