Josephine's Star
Analysis
Josephine's Star is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Crediton. It was registered in November 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Josephine's Star reported income of £37k and spending of £50k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £22k to £37k (+67%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Josephine's Star sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Bevington Trust (£37k), Friends of Fairburn Community Primary School (£37k) and Blyth Valley District Scout Council (£37k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide support and advice to children and their family's who have experienced or are anticipating the bereavement of a someone significant. We offer advice in both group and 1-1 support provided by trained staff both employed and volunteers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Bevington Trust | London | £37k |
| Friends of Fairburn Community Primary School | Knottingley | £37k |
| Blyth Valley District Scout Council | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £37k |
| The Friends of Kirkham Grammar School | Lancashire | £37k |