Silver Star Diabetes
Also known as: The Silver Star Appeal
The Silver Star Diabetes charity seeks to educate the public about type 2 diabetes. This is done through the use of a Mobile Diabetes Unit (MDU) which offers free diabetes risk assessments to the general public. The MDUs travel out into the community, to places of work, worship, community events, High Street and retail parks testing the public for free for diabetes and offering lifestyle advice.
Activities & Mission
The Silver Star Diabetes charity seeks to educate the public about type 2 diabetes. This is done through the use of a Mobile Diabetes Unit (MDU) which offers free diabetes risk assessments to the general public. The MDUs travel out into the community, to places of work, worship, community events, High Street and retail parks testing the public for free for diabetes and offering lifestyle advice.
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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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £53,017 | £49,774 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £50,804 | £87,008 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £158,101 | £164,866 | 0 / 42 | |||
| 2021 | £201,681 | £94,032 | 0 / 32 | |||
| 2020 | £104,910 | £75,678 | 0 / 46 |
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Star Diabetes
What does Silver Star Diabetes do?
The Silver Star Diabetes charity seeks to educate the public about type 2 diabetes. This is done through the use of a Mobile Diabetes Unit (MDU) which offers free diabetes risk assessments to the general public. The MDUs travel out into the community, to places of work, worship, community events, High Street and retail parks testing the public for free for diabetes and offering lifestyle advice.
How much income did Silver Star Diabetes report in 2024?
Silver Star Diabetes reported total income of £53k and reported expenditure of £50k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Silver Star Diabetes registered as a charity?
Silver Star Diabetes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 2007 as charity number 1119324. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Silver Star Diabetes?
Silver Star Diabetes is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Keith Vaz MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Silver Star Diabetes operate?
Silver Star Diabetes operates across 5 areas, including Bangladesh, India, Morocco and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Silver Star Diabetes a registered charity?
Yes — Silver Star Diabetes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119324.
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