Water Stars Foundation
The charity operates within Staffordshire. Water Stars Foundation delivers educational swimming lessons for children to learn to swim. Water Stars Foundation delivers regular water safety courses for children to attend and gain knowledge and skills to stay safe in and around water. We work closely with schools in educational swimming lessons and train teachers in water safety.
Activities & Mission
The charity operates within Staffordshire. Water Stars Foundation delivers educational swimming lessons for children to learn to swim. Water Stars Foundation delivers regular water safety courses for children to attend and gain knowledge and skills to stay safe in and around water. We work closely with schools in educational swimming lessons and train teachers in water safety.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £622,584 | £617,766 | £0 | £33,579 | £33,579 | 14 / 0 |
| 2023 | £569,749 | £569,513 | £569,513 | £79,220 | £79,220 | 21 / 0 |
| 2022 | £490,000 | £466,713 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £335,707 | £303,767 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £187,348 | £124,277 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Water Stars Foundation
What does Water Stars Foundation do?
The charity operates within Staffordshire. Water Stars Foundation delivers educational swimming lessons for children to learn to swim. Water Stars Foundation delivers regular water safety courses for children to attend and gain knowledge and skills to stay safe in and around water. We work closely with schools in educational swimming lessons and train teachers in water safety.
How much income did Water Stars Foundation report in 2024?
Water Stars Foundation reported total income of £623k and reported expenditure of £618k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Water Stars Foundation?
Water Stars Foundation has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Water Stars Foundation registered as a charity?
Water Stars Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2019 as charity number 1181730. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Water Stars Foundation?
Water Stars Foundation is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Water Stars Foundation operate?
Water Stars Foundation operates across 2 areas: Staffordshire and Stoke-on-trent City.
Is Water Stars Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Water Stars Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181730.
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NEWCASTLE
Staffordshire
ST5 1BB
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