Starshine Women's Foundation
Also known as: Shining Nyota Foundation, StarShine Foundation
StarShine Women's Foundation advances the wellbeing, resilience, and rights of Congolese women and girls, including migrant women of African descent, in England, Wales and the Democratic Republic of Congo through humanitarian support, education, skills training, economic empowerment and advocacy, creating sustainable and lasting change.
Activities & Mission
StarShine Women's Foundation advances the wellbeing, resilience, and rights of Congolese women and girls, including migrant women of African descent, in England, Wales and the Democratic Republic of Congo through humanitarian support, education, skills training, economic empowerment and advocacy, creating sustainable and lasting change.
Grants
Starshine Women's Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Who it helps
- elderly people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileAreas 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.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2023 | £3,040 | £3,001 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2022 | £11,150 | £10,600 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Starshine Women's Foundation
What does Starshine Women's Foundation do?
StarShine Women's Foundation advances the wellbeing, resilience, and rights of Congolese women and girls, including migrant women of African descent, in England, Wales and the Democratic Republic of Congo through humanitarian support, education, skills training, economic empowerment and advocacy, creating sustainable and lasting change.
When was Starshine Women's Foundation registered as a charity?
Starshine Women's Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 2020 as charity number 1192396. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Starshine Women's Foundation?
Starshine Women's Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Starshine Women's Foundation operate?
Starshine Women's Foundation operates across 2 areas: Congo (Democratic Republic) and England And Wales.
Is Starshine Women's Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Starshine Women's Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192396.
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profileDetails
Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Shining Nyota Foundation
- StarShine Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated