Throw A Starfish

We inspire and enable a wave of "starfish throwers", to make an impact on physical & spiritual poverty one person at a time. We:Enable individual volunteers to use their skills, to visit trusted partners and make a difference at a time convenient to the volunteer.Identify and establish relationships with trusted partners, and develop projects, in situations of poverty around the world.

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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.

Country

Kenya Moldova Sierra Leone

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,942

Latest Expenditure

£12,872

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 117.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 117.6%

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.

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	Staff
2025	£10,942	£12,872	0 / 1
2024	£8,143	£15,548	0 / 0
2023	£13,094	£30,008	0 / 2
2022	£25,607	£8,423	0 / 1
2021	£9,206	£4,259	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Throw A Starfish

What does Throw A Starfish do?

How much income did Throw A Starfish report in 2025?

Throw A Starfish reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Throw A Starfish registered as a charity?

Throw A Starfish was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 2018 as charity number 1180888. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Throw A Starfish?

Throw A Starfish 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 Throw A Starfish operate?

Throw A Starfish operates across 4 areas: Kenya, Moldova, Sierra Leone and England And Wales.

Is Throw A Starfish a registered charity?

Yes — Throw A Starfish is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180888.