Special Stars Foundation
Analysis
Special Stars Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hull. It was registered in March 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Special Stars Foundation reported income of £140k and spending of £283k, spending 202% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £404k to £140k (-65%), an average of -23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Special Stars Foundation sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include International Cardiomyopathy Network (£140k), The Mercury Charitable Trust (£140k) and The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Dominion Assembly (£140k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Special Stars Foundation provides a diverse and vibrant range of inclusive opportunities for people with learning and physical disabilities who cannot access mainstream activities.Our aim is to reduce social isolation, provide meaningful experiences, build confidence and develop new skills. We also offer a variety of learning opportunities, advice and support services for parent carers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| International Cardiomyopathy Network | Buckinghamshire | £140k |
| The Mercury Charitable Trust | 1098 | £140k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Dominion Assembly | Merseyside | £140k |
| The Spring Charity | Northampton | £140k |