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Starfish Greathearts Foundation

Also known as: Starfish

Starfish provides crisis intervention and holistic care services for children made vulnerable and orphaned by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. We also provide training for local partners and volunteer caregivers to enable them to deliver better quality care to more children.

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Activities & Mission

Starfish provides crisis intervention and holistic care services for children made vulnerable and orphaned by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. We also provide training for local partners and volunteer caregivers to enable them to deliver better quality care to more children.

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
£347,259
Latest Expenditure
£322,230

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.8%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£347,259
£322,2300 / 30
2024
£336,191
£253,7810 / 30
2023
£282,253
£212,1190 / 30
2022
£328,271
£201,7070 / 15
2021
£229,282
£206,2760 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Starfish Greathearts Foundation

What does Starfish Greathearts Foundation do?

Starfish provides crisis intervention and holistic care services for children made vulnerable and orphaned by HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. We also provide training for local partners and volunteer caregivers to enable them to deliver better quality care to more children.

How much income did Starfish Greathearts Foundation report in 2025?

Starfish Greathearts Foundation reported total income of £347k and reported expenditure of £322k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Starfish Greathearts Foundation registered as a charity?

Starfish Greathearts Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 2002 as charity number 1093862. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Starfish Greathearts Foundation?

Starfish Greathearts Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is EDWARD CHRISTOPHER COTTRELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Starfish Greathearts Foundation operate?

Starfish Greathearts Foundation operates in South Africa, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Starfish Greathearts Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Starfish Greathearts Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093862.

Details

Address
111 ST. MARY GRACES COURT
CARTWRIGHT STREET
LONDON
E1 8NB
Registration Date
19 September 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3991876
Charity Number
1093862

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Trustees

EDWARD CHRISTOPHER COTTRELL Chair
Chris Kotze
Danielle Olivier
Dr Rachel Pillai
James Siswick
Matthew Houlton
Ursula Schliessler

Also Known As

  • Starfish

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