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starlight children's foundation

The charity supports children and young people. Starlight Children's Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by carrying out other charitable activities. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To brighten the lives of seriously and terminally ill children by providing play and distraction in healthcare settings (throughout UK and NI) to help take their minds off the pain, fear and isolation caused by their illness.

Fundraising

See where Starlight Children's Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,575,434
Latest Expenditure
£5,085,594

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 56.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 51.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 49.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,480,845
Charitable Activities £56,810
Other Trading £0
Investments £37,779
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,595,801
Raising Funds £2,489,793
Governance £38,869
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£4,575,434£5,085,594£2,595,801£1,875,836£1,489,64743 / 120
2023£3,743,868£5,360,608£3,221,148£2,391,269£1,976,61443 / 16
2022£4,958,206£5,150,997£2,881,789£4,010,490£3,900,00038 / 0
2021£4,032,773£3,343,679£1,732,003£4,185,829£3,600,00034 / 0
2020£4,862,910£5,999,884£4,170,465£3,454,163£3,205,43633 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers