Star Community Foundation
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
Year ended 31 August 2025
Charity Registration Number:
1140511 (England and Walesl
Company Rewstraiion Number:
07514472 IEnBland and Walesl
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Contents
Pa8e
Refe￿nce and Administrative Detzils
Trustee5' Anrwl Report
Independent Examiners. Report
Statement of Trnantial ALtivities incorporating Income & Expenditure Account
Balance Sheet
io
li
Statement of Cash Flows
12
Notes tothe Financial Statements. Incorporati￿..
Statement of Acc￿￿nting Polities
13-14
Other Notes to the FIna￿la15t3IeMents
15-21
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Star Community Foundation
Reference and Admintstrative Details
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Company Name
Community Foundation Ifonnedy known a5 Shine Charity)
Charity Registration Number
1140511 IEngland and Wale51
Company Registration Number
07514472 IEn8land and Wales)
Directors and Trustees
F3i1urrehman Hassan
Sir Hamid Patel CBE
15mail Adam
Mohmed Hanil Sufi
Prinupal and Registered Offi
Shadsworth Road
Bladcburn
Lancashire
BI 2HT
Accountants
Menzies LLP
The Beehive. tions Drive
Shadsworth Business Park
Blackburn
Lancashire
BBI 2QS
Bankers
U¢)yd5 Bank
Church Street
glackbum
Lancashire
BB2 IJQ
Solicitors
Hill Dickinson
I St Paul's Square
"verpool
Merseyside
L3 95J
Star C¢mrnunity FoundatKJn
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Star Community Foundation
Trustees, Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
The Trustees (who are also direttors of Stsr Community Foundation. hereaf￿r referred to as Star Community
Foundation. forthe purpose of tompany lawl present their annual reporttogetherwith the financial statements
for the year ended 31 Au8USt 2025 and confimi that they comply wirh the requirements of the Companies Act
2(K)6, the Charities Att 2011 and the Finanoal Reporrin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republit of Ireland
IFRS 1021 (Charityes SORP IFRS 10211.
An independent review of the financial statements has been undertaken. and no material issue5 have been
raised.
The Trustee5 have formally approved the Financial Ststements and Letter of Representation.
Structure. Governance and Managernent
The organisation 15 a charitable companyllirnited byguaranteel. incorporated on 2 February 2011 and re8lStered
as a charity on 21 February 2011. The charity became operational on l March 2012.
The company wa5 established under a Mernorandum of A5SOCi?tion which established the objects and powers
of the charitable company and is governed under its Article5 of As500ation.
In the event of the tomparny being wound up. eath Company Member undertake5 to contribute to the assets of
the company such amounts as may be ￿qui￿d. not exceeding one pound.
The company was estsblished by Light Trust Icharity Re8 No.. 1140510, Company No: 074967441. Trustees are
appointed by the Board of Trustees ol the Light Trust on the recommendation of the existing Trustees of the
Star Community Foundation. New Trustees are required to undertake an indurtion programme to gain an
understsr¢ding of the vision and proce5se5 of the charity.
Star Communitie5 15 a registered working name of Stsr Community Foundation. Itdoe5 not constitute a separate
legal entity.
Organisational Strurture
The Board ol Trustees of the charity is responsible forthe strategic direction ofthe tharity. The Board meets on
termly ba51S to discuss the activities of the charity. The Trustees receive no remuneration or other financial
benefits. The charity rnabntains a register of business interests.
The Board ol Trustee5 IS supported by a small team of office be3￿r5 for the day to day running of the tharity-
The charity also ha5 a network of dedicated volunteers from across the Star Academie5 network.
Arrangements for setting pay and remuneration
Star Community Foundation does not employ staff and therefore has no arrangements for settiNg pay and
remuneratyon. The day-to43y running and administration of the charity are managed by volunteers.
Where programme activity is delivered in schools, 5UPPOrt is provided by staff employed by Star Academles or
indNidual schools. with funding provided directly tts those $th£￿1$ by lunders where appropriate. The Trustees
keep the chariws future resourtin8 and delivery model under re￿eW a5 its 3Ctivitie5 and Strategic priorities
develop.
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Objectives and Activities
About Us
star c￿mmunitieS creates opportunities that transform lives. Woiking with families and young people. we
remove barriers, strengthen resilience and empower comrnuntties to thrive- locally. nationally. and globally.
Previously known as Shine Charity. the organisation was fovnded in 2011 to empoweryoung people across Star
Academies throu8h social action. and to generate funding for humanitarian causes acTOSS the globe. In recent
vears, the challenges facing communities around Starscho￿s have grown in both scale and corllplexity.
In light of this, we've feimagined our purpose, strengthened its operating Model. and renewed its commitment
to the families, youn8 people and communities connected to Star schools. Our charitable objective5 have been
revised to reflect this renewed purpose. The revised objectives were approved by the Trustees during the year
are fully consistent vrith the charity's existing focus on education. poverty alleviation and public benefit.
Star Communities wll work in dose partnership with Star Academ¢es. sharing the same values and a joint
commitment to improvin8 lile chances. Together. theyfomi a united family.. StarAcademies delivers exceptional
edU￿tIOn through its schools, while Stsr Communities invests in and empowers the families and communitie5
connected tLI those schools.
Stai Community Foundation will continue to operate independently of Star Academie5. Wlth separate
governance and finances, and collaborate closely to maximise public benefit and cornrnunity impact.
Our mission, vi5i0n and values
Our m155ion is to ueate opportunities that transfonn lives. Workin8 Wlth families and young people, we remove
barriers. strengthen fesilience and empower communitie5 to thrive- locally. nationally* and globally.
Our vision is a futufewhere every thild thrives and every community is empowered- free from poverty and full
of oppwtunity.
Our values guide what we and how we work wth others".
SeThice- We act with compassion and urgency to meet needs and deliver lasting change.
Teomwork- We work together- schools. families. and communities- to achieve more than we could
alone.
Ambition
community.
Respett- We value every petson and every communtty we serve and puttheirV￿te at the heart ol our
work.
We strive to remove barrier5 and create opportunities with every thild and every
Our approa¢h and impact
Our work 15 8uided by our Strategic pillar5. eath rellerting our commitsnentto prartical support, empowern)ent,
and sustained thange. We are proud to have lèid the foundations for large-scale. lon8-term impact with our
communtties.
Pillor IJ Storcommunity Hub5
At the heart of Stsf Communities, work are Star Community Hubs- vibrant centres of civic lile embeLlded in
every Star school. These Hubs provide financial and material support, connett families to local services and
create opporrunities for young people to lead and grow. This programme..
Provides INing essentia15 through food bank5. uniform support and material aid.
Connects families to vital services anij support networks.
Empowers young people through volunteeTin& enrichmp.nt and qpcial Ktion.
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Workin8 in partnership with Star Academies and with the sUPPOrt of philanthropic partners. this flagship
programme has been established across all Star Academies, sthools. We now have a trust-wide network of
Community Hubs. led by Hub Leads who have developed activity acros5 our three priority areas and, in manv
cases, have created trusted and thriving centres ol support within their local communities.
M05t schools now offer free breakfast clubs. run food banks and operate uniform recycling schemes. Many
5choo15 h05t local service5 on site and deliver a range of targeted 5UPPOrtto parent5 and carers. In some schools,
Hub Leads have built strong strategic relationships with relevarrt stètvtory and voluntary service5. lor example
local authority early help team
Durin8 the year, Community Hubs across the Star ne￿)rk supported families fèang hardship through the
provision of food. essential household items. unrforms and other livrng essentials. Thou5and5 of rneals and gifts
were distributed through school-basetl hubs. particularlydurin8 periods of ècute need such aswinterand school
holidays. This practical support has helped families maintain stability, dignity and wellbeing at time5 of financial
pressure.
Alongside this direct supporL young people acrgss multiple Star schools were actively engaged in volunteerin&
fundraisin8 and enrichment attivity through the Community Hubs. Pupils have led fundraising events.
volunteered in food banks and taken on leadership roles. helping to build a culture of philanthropy and attive
citizenship and empowering young people to take ownership of community projects.
In Birrningharn and the NorthwE5t. the charity has worked with philanthropists to launch two re8ional
Enrichment Academie5 in STEM and perfomiin8 arts. These Academies provide opportunitie5 for young people
to try new attivities, develop skills and confidence. and access enrichin8 experiences both during and outside
the school day that would othen￿lSe be of reach.
Star Community Foundation plays a central role in desi8nin& coordinating and supportin8 the Community Hub
model across the trust. However. reflecting the school-based nature of delivery. a significant proportion of
funding for Hub actiwtie5 has been provided directly byfunders to StarAcademies and individual schools. rather
than pa5sin8 throu8h the Chari￿5 accounts. This approth enable5 le5our￿5 to be deployed quickly and
effectively at local level. while the charity focLW on strategic leadership. partnership development and
system-wide impact.
Pillor 21StorOpportunityondHordship Funds
The charity funds and manages national fvnd5. accessible through Starcommunity Hubs..
The Star Opportunity Fund that 5UPPOrts individua15 or 8fOUP5 of Star pupils or alumni to realise their
potential
The Star Har<tship Fund to support families and pupiL% who a￿ in rteed. We have provided living
essentials such as bedding and furniture. and provided families wrth days out ttsgethei and Christmas
gifts. The impatt of this support goes beyond the material help - it piomotes trus( belonging and
solidarity.
Duringthe year. 5UPPOrtthrough the5efunds ha5 indvded the provision of INing essentials to numberof families
and members of the wider Star community who have been supported at times of acute need.
Pillur3J Mobiltsin9 humoniturionfvndroising ond community resportse
When crises strike- locally. nationally. orglobally-we empower our communities to ￿spOnd. During the
vear. pupils, families and school communities en8a8ed in charitable responses to a range of emergencv
situation5 through volunteering and fundraising activity- We=
Mobilise pupil. pa￿llt and community volunteers and resour￿ in resp￿Se to local emer8encies.
such as flooding or inodents affecting l¢Kal communities.
Lead fundraising camp318ns for emergencies. working with tTUSted charitsble partners tosupport
relief efforts ar¢d inspire a 5en5e of atizenship.
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Fundraising is not just about the funds it generates-we believe young people benefit frorn taknng action in their
communities. promoting causes they care about and developir8 thar sense of global otizenship.
Pillar 4J System-levelimport
This pillar underpins 311 of ourwork. We a￿ committed to achievin8 Svstem-wide impact. sothat every child and
family acr05S the country has actess to thesupport and opportunitiesthey need tothriveand live in communities
they are proud of. The charity..
Invests in evaluatTrtin and learninL so that we can demonstrate the impart of our wod¢, leam from
what work5 best. and collaborate with partners to support the development and 8rowth of Community
Hubs nationally.
Supports SYStem-w￿e research and ad¥ocxy. helpin8 to ensvre that the wider system works better
for families and young people facing disadvantsge.
During the year. the tharity worked with Star Acèdemies and philanthropic parmers to support the Inquiry into
White Working-class Educational Outcomes. The Inquiry has undertaken Comp￿hen$1¥e ￿earch wirh
communitie5. experts and Schools and will publish its fkndin8s in Summer 2026, settin8 Out practical
recommendations to diive meaningful and lastin8 chan8e for a group of young people who have been
underserved fortoo long.
Star Community Foundation's role in ihis work has been to support strategic collaboration. engagement and
learning. Funding lor the Inquiry was provided dirett￿l to Star Academies rather than throu8h the charitys
accounts. reflecting the schLKJI-led nature of the research and delivery. Throu8h this work. the charity is
contributin8 to evidence4ed approaches that strengthen practi￿. infomi policy and improve outcomes for
child￿rn and families beyo￿1 the immediate S￿r network.
Future Plan5
The charity has an ambitlOU5 V15ion- to create opportunities that chan8e lives ècross our commJnities_ As part
of our new strategy. we have created an operational plan to tum this ambitious vision into meaningful impact.
In the year ahead. this mean5'.
Strengthening leudership orjd copocity-" our immediate priority is to strengthen the capaaty to deliver
high-quality Star Community Hubs. We will appoint a new expert team to drive the reach and impact
across our Hubs, improve operational pro￿$Se5 and develop our evidence of impact.
Enhoncing the Stor Hordship ond Opportunity Funds.. we will launch the Star Opportunity Fund
providing resources to support young people to develop skills and take up opportunities to grow- and
expand the seale of our Hardship Fund. We will enhance systems and processes to ensure re50urce5
reach those who most need support.
Scoping rrjnsformotionol new Infr05trt￿Ure= we will undertake a feasibility study for a Star Depot,
which will store and distribute living essentials for Community Hubs and charitsble partner5. We will
scope Star CcMMmunities' role in the transformational Star Square developrnent project in Blackbum.
where the Charity wll be based and play a key role in drivin8 posity've change for the town.
Luunching o new brond ond building our support.- we will launch a new brand and website. showcase
and celebrate OLFr communities, and build 3 network of tharitable supporter5. donors and volunteets.
OelNery of th￿e plans will be supported throu8h a combinatioTr of funds raised directty by the charity and
fundin8 provided by partne¥s and funders, some of whom may chcx)se to support delivery by making grants
directly to Star A£ademies or indwidual schooLs. This approach reflects the school-based nature of many
activities and prtsvide5 flexibility for fvnders. while enabling the charity to focus on strategic leadership.
coordir)ation and the scalin8 of eflectwe models.
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Where the ¢harity operates
The charity operates internationally- however. the trustees have decided to refocus its work primarily on
En8land. While there will continue to be some emergency-related activity overseas. the majority oFthe charl￿5
efforts will now be concentrated on towns and oties in England where Star schools are l(Kated.
Risk Management
A review of the external and internal risks the tharity faces is condurted on a regular basis. The tharity ha5
developed systems and processes to miligate these risks. The charity has developed a comprehensive risk
re8tster. Internal risks are managed through segregation of duries and checking procedures. The charity has
developed a thorough due diligence and quality assurance framework that are regularly reviewed. TheTrustees
ale fully appraised at Board meetings also between meetings of any issues that impact on the management of
Financlal Revlew
The chariws principal sources of income are Ind￿ld￿al donorsand or8anisationswho respond toourcampaign5.
Durin8 the financial year. the total income of the charity amounted to £299.604 12024.. E651,6491. Total
expenditu￿ durin8 the current yearwas £266.19312024.. £649.8651.
The charity had a net surplu5 of £33.41112024-. net Surplus of £1.7841 for the year ended 31 Au8USt 2025. Total
funds carried forward at 31 August 2025 amounted to £234.406. 01 which £67.910 are restricted funds and
£166,496 are unrestricted funds.
Our overall objective in relation to fvndraising was to maximise the amount of voluntary intome. The Trustees
ensured that the overhead and administrdtioTh costs were low.
Investment Pollcy
The Investment Policyof theTrusteesistokeep itsfunds in ￿81$te￿dtsankSIfi the UK and Ove￿a5.TheTYUsteeS
have the power to invest in such projects as they see fit.
Volunteers
The charity benefits from the v0luntsryseN￿ ofthe Board ofTrustees, employee5 of St3r Academie5 schools.
and members of the wider Star community. induding parents. alumni and volunteers SUPkN)rtln8 school-based
cL￿m￿nIty Hub activity. No char8e is made for these service5.
Reserves Policy
The charity held vnrestritted reserve$131$0 referred to as general free reserves) at 31 August 2025 of £166,496
12024-. £131.8061. In addition, the charity held £67.91012024.. £69,189) of restritted reserve5, which will be
utilised in delivering charitable projects in line with funders. intentions.
The Trustees recognise the need to hold sufficient reseryes to prowde finanoal resilience and to protert the
rhariWs toreaEtivities in theevent of Unfo￿Seen circumstances. TheTwstees h3ve38reed a targeted minimum
reserves level of £IO.(KXI. which bs reviewed annually. The Trustees are satisfied that the charityhold5 sufficient
reserves for this purpose.
In addititsn, the Twstees have deliberntely retaned a higher level of unrestrieted iesetye5 durin8 the year to
support the implementation of the charity's new strate8y. As the tharity transitions to a more Strategic role
focused on leadership. coordination. system development and the scaling of Community Hubs. unrestricted
reserves provide essential flexibility to invest in organisational capacity. strengthen systems and processes, and
develop evidence of impact before tommittingfunds to long-term expenditure.
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The Trustee5 a150 note that a significant proportion of programme delivery. particularly school-based activity. is
funded through restricted 8rants or through fundingprovided directly by partnersand funder5 to StarAcadernies
and individual Schools. In this context. unrestritted reserves Ènable the charity to fulfil its strategic and enabling
role effectively. 5UPPOrt pèrtr)ership wothng and respry)d flexibly to emer8in8 need. while ensuring the charity
remains financially 5UStainable.
The Trustees will continue to keep the level ol reserves underattive wiew as the chariVs artivities. scale and
risk profile evolve.
Responsibilitie5 Qf the Trustees
The trustees (who are also directors of Star Community Fourtdatit￿ for the purpose of company lawl ar
ponsible for preparing the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United frngdom Generally Accepted Accountin8
Practicel.
Company law require5 the Trustees to prepare fin3nu31 statements for each financial year which gives a twe
and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the ineoming resources and applitstion of
sources. including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparin8 those
rinancial statements. the Trustees are required to..
selert suitable 3ccounting policie5 and then 3pply them cwsistently4
observe the method5 and principles in the Charities 50RP.
make judgments alld estimates that are reasonable and prudent..
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and-
prepa￿ the financial statements on the going concem basi5 unless it is inappropn.ate to presume that
the company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disdose with reèsonable accuracy at any
time the finarnoal position of the charitable company and which enable them to ensu￿ that the finanoal
5t*ements comply ￿th the CompaniesAct 2C¥J6.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the a55ets of the charitable companyand hence fortaking reasonable
steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trtsstees are responsible for the Maintenan￿ and integrity of the charity and financ¢al information included
on the chariWs website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of
finanoal statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Public Benefit
The Trustees ts)nfirm that they have referred tty the lux1an￿ In the Ch3nty Commtssory'5 ge￿ra1 SUIda￿ on Public Benefit
when reviewingthe Iharity's3Mns abieEtNe5 and in p1am1￿ itSfutweaCt￿5tIe$. *hKh is ￿ aTrnual wocess.
ThLg report hès been prepared in tt* prob*5bJns relat*to smal compw4p5 w*hln p¥r 15 of the CompBnSEsArt
The RepDrtof the Tr￿fee5*asappr<1￿ed on 2026and SI￿ ontheirbeh4ftrf.
Failurrehman Hassan
Tiy51ee
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Star Community Foundation
Independent Examiners, Report to the Trustee5 of Shine Charity
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
I report to the charity trustees on my examination oFthe accounts ofthe CompanyfoT the year ended 31 August
2025.
Responslbllliles and basls of report
As the charitys trustees of Star Community Foundation land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl
you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ wth the requirements of the C(•))panies
Act 20[￿ I'the 21J)6 ACYI.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of Star Community Founéation are not required to be audited under
Part 16 of the 2006 Acl and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of
your charivs accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 20111.the 2011 ACYI. In carrying
out my examinatiijn I have followed the Direcbonswven by the ChaiityCommi5sion Ur￿er 5ectioTh 14515) Ibl of
the 2011 Acr.
Independert examlnerfs thtemeni
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe..
Acctyjnting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2CQ6 Act.. or
The accounts do not accord with those records- or
The accounts dri notcomplywith the accounting requirements ofsection 396 of the 2(￿ Act other
than requirement that the aCC￿￿nts give a'true and fair viewwhich is not a matterconsidered
as part of an independent examination.. or
The accounts have not been prepared in attovdafi￿ with the methods and principles of the
Statemert of Recommended Prxtice for accountin8 and ￿portIng by charities lapplicable to
tharities preparing their attounts in accordance with ihe Finantial Rel￿1n8 Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFIiS 10211.
I have Tho concerns and have come acr055 no other matters in connertion with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Helen Blnns FCA
Date:
22 May 2026
Chartefed Accountant
Menzies LLP
The Beehive, Lions Drive
Shadsworth 8usiness Park
Blackburn
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Star Community Foundation
Statement of Financial Activities
(Incorporating Incorne and Expenditure Account)
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Unrestritted
Restritted
Fvnds General Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
INCOME..
Donattons and le8aoes
37.227
262,377
299.604
651.649
Total Income
37,227
262,377
299.604
651,649
EXPENDITURE:
Expenditure on charitable attivities
2.537
263.656
266.193
649.865
Toial expenditure
2,537
263.65G
266.193
649,865
Net incomellEMpenditurel
34.690
11.2791
33AII
1,784
Reconclliation of funds
Funds brought fon¥ard at I Sept 2024
131.806
69.189
200,995
199.211
Fund5 carried forward at 31 August 2025
166.496
67.910
234.406
2CM),995
There are no gains and losses in either the current period or preceding year other than those recognised in the
Statement of Financial Activit5es.
The Statement of Finanaal Activities has been prepared on the ba515 that all operations are continuing.
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Star Community Foundation
Balance Sheet
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Notts
2025
1025
2024
2024
FIXED ASSErs
Tangible Assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtor5
Cash at Bank and in Hand
io
581
202,094
236.Cé6
236.086
202,675
CREDITORS
Amounts falling Due Within One Year
li
11.6801
11,6801
NETCURRENT ASSETS
234.406
200.995
NET ASSEts
234.406
200,995
FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
12
13
166.496
67,910
131.806
69.189
TOTAL FUNDS
234.406
ZQO,995
For the financial year ended 31 Au8U5t 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section
477 of the Companies Act 2C(6 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities.-
The member5 have not required the (ornpany to obtain an audtt of its finanoal statements for the year
in question in accordance with section 476-
The direttors acknowledge their responsibilities for tomplying with the requirements of the Act wtth
respea to a¢countyn8 records and the p￿paratIon of finanoal st*ements.
The Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for Issue on 22 May 2026.
Failurrehman Hassan
Trustee
Company ffiumber- 07514472
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Star Community Foundation
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows flom operatjng artivities
Net income
33,411
L784
33,411
1.784
Working capital adjustmènts
Decrease in debtors
Oecrease in creditors
581
14401
Net cash flows from operating activities
33.992
1.344
Reconciliation ol net cash thow to movernent in netfunds
Cash and cash equivalents at I September2024
202,094
2LKI.750
Cash and c35h equivalents at 31 August 2025
236,086
202,094
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Star Community Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
l. Accountin8 Policie5
Basis ofAttounting
The ftrnantial statements of Star Community Foundation. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have
been prepa￿d under the historical cost convention in accoréance with the Financial Reporting Standard
Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. the Accounti￿ and Reportsng by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities p￿parIng their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 Icharities SORP IFRS 10211. the
Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Att 21x16.
The financial statements are prepared in sterlin& which is the fvnctional currency of the entity.
Going Concern
The trustees assess whether the use of going concern 15 appropriate i.e. whether there are any rnaterial
uncertainties related to events or condition5 that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the company to
continue as a g¢in8 t¢￿tem. The trustees make this a5ses5ment in respect of a period of at least one year from
the date of authorisation for issue of the fin3noal ststements and have concluded that the Stsr Communlty
Foundation has adequate resources to continue in opeTational existente for the foreseeable luture and there
are no material uncertainties about the tharivs ability to continue as a going concern. thus they continue to
adopt the goin8 concem basis ofaccountin8 in P￿paring the finanoal statements.
Fund Accounting
Gener31 fund5 are unrestricted fund5 which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance
of the 8eneral objectivities of the chaiity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds ère hjnds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or
which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes.
Grants PayablÈ
Grants for which there Is a le8al obl18￿10n. or a valid expertation of receipt by the beneficiary at the year end,
and for which conditions attaching to their payment have been fulfilled, a￿ accounted for within the Statement
of Financial ActNities.
Incorning Resources
Voluntary income comprises of donations which we recogni5ed on a receivable basis.
Income tax ￿cOVerable is recognised Whe￿ the￿ is an entitlement. proba￿e receipt and the amount can be
meaSU￿d with sufficient reliability-
Other forms of income are recognised in the Statement of Financial Acti￿tieS when the charity ha5 entitlement
to the funds. it is probable thatthe income will be re￿ived and can be measured with sufficient reliability.
St•rCommunity Fo￿#t
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Star Community Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
l. Accounting Policies (continued)
Resources Expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals ba9S as a liability is incurred. Expenditu￿ includes VAT and is reported
as part of the expenditure to which it ￿lateS..
Costs of generating funds comprise the tosts associated with attracting the intome.
Charitable expefiditu￿ comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delNery of its activities ènd
services for its benefioaries. It indudes both costs that can be allocated direcdy to suth activities and
those cosis of an indirect Thatu￿ netessary to support them.
Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the fvrtherance of the charitable objectives of
the company. The grants are attounted for once the offer has been accepted and all obligation5 under
the offer complied with.
Governance costs include those tosts associated with rneeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the tharity and indude the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic managernent of
the charity_
Svpport costs are apportioned on an approwiate basis e¥. as a percentage of direLt costs.
TanEible Fixed As$ets
Tangible fixed assets are retorded at C05t. The Trustees have agreed 10 Set the de-minimi5 limit to £l.OC¢J.
Depreciation
Depreciation has been provitled at the followng rates in order to writtrdown the as5et5 over their estimated
useful lives.
Computer Equipment
25% straight line
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Star Community Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statement5
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2. Comparative Statement of Finan¢ial Artiviti¢s
Restricted
General
Funds
Unrestritted
Funds
Total
2024
Notes
INCOME:
Donations and le8acies
34.610
617.039
651.649
Total Incorne
34.610
617.039
651.649
EXPEN(YTURE..
Expendituie on charitable activities
6.160
643.705
649.865
Total expenditure
6.160
643,705
649A65
Net income/ Iexpendliu￿}
28.450
126.6661
1.784
Reconciliation of funds
Funds brou8ht forward at I Sept 2023
12113
103.356
95.855
199211
Fund5 tarrled fO￿ard at 31 August 2024
131.806
69,189
2LKI.995
3. Voluntary Income - Donatlon5
Total
2025
Total
2024
Unrestricted income
Resiritted income
37.227
262.377
34,610
617,039
299.604
651,649
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Star Community Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
4. Expendlture..
Pro8rammes
2025
Other
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Expenditure on charitable artivitres:
Direct Projert Costs
Poverty and community hubs
Hardship and opportunity
77.214
21.346
77.214
21346
2.125
31,574
Emergenoes
76,963
76,963
591,284
Education
88.383
21,597
Total Direct Project Costs
263.906
263,￿
646.580
Support Costs
Telephone
Commission and Bank Char8es
Independent examiner Fees
58
885
620
1,780
1.620
1.620
Total Support Costs
2.287
2,287
3,28S
Total Charitable Artivities
263.906
2,287
266,193
649,865
Expenditvre on charitable attivitie5 Wa5 £263.906 12024= £646.5801 of which £2.537 12024.. £2.8751 was
unrestricted and £263.656 was festricted12024.. £643.7051.
Total resources exptndtd intlude-
Total
2025
Total
2024
Fee5 payable to independent examiner for..
Independent exarllination
1.620
1.780
Stai CoMffl￿nItyF0UndaÈIjn
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Star Community Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
5. Grants Payable
There were no grants payable at the year-end12024.. £nill.
The Charity makes grants to a number of different partner charities after due consideration and cèreful
assessment of a particular partner charity. The partner charities are used as an extÈnsion of Star Community
Foundation to help further the objectives of the tharity and cèrry oLt spetific chafitable pro8ramrnes under
our direcbon. All partner charitie5 are subj'ect to due diligence pr(￿edUreS and re8ular monitoring and
reporting.
6. Staff
a. stsff Numbers
The average number of persons (including senior mana8ement team) ern￿0Ved during the year was as
follows."
2025
No.
2024
Charitablt Ac1t￿ties
Non*xecutiveTfustees
b. Highèr Paid Staff
There were no employees whose employee benefits lexduding employer penS￿n costsl exceeded the rate
of £60.000 per annum12024.' nil)
c. Key management personnel
The key mana8ement personnel of the charity comprise the t￿￿ee5 and the senior management as listed
on page 2. The total amount of employee remuneratron received by key mana8ement personnel for their
services to the charity was £nil12024= nil).
7. Related Party Tiansaclions- Trustees. remuneratlon and eMpensÈs
No Trustee received any remuneration for his services. nor a)y rwmbursement of expenses during the year.
Other related party transactions invofvlng the Trustees are set out in note 17. Such transattions are only
entered into by the charity after undertaking benchmarkingand careful consideration of the appropriateness
of these transaction5.
8. Taxation
The income and gain5 of the tharity are exempt from taxation to the extent that they are applied to its
charitable objectives.
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Star Community Foundation
Note5 to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
9. Tangible Fixed Assets
Cornputer
Equipment
Total
2025
Cost
At I September 2024
Additions
Disposals
955
955
At 31 Augvst 2025
955
955
Depreciation
At I Septernber 2024
cha￿e￿ in year
Disposals
955
955
At 31 August 2025
955
955
Net Book Value
At 31 August 2025
At 31 August 2Ct24
10. Debtors
2025
2024
Other debtors
S81
11. Credilors: Amounts falllng due within one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred Income
1.680
1.680
1.680
1,680
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Star Community Foundation
Note5 to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
12. Unre5trirted Funds
8alance at i
September
IrKoming Resource5
2024 Resources
Expended
Balarnce at 31
Transfers August 2025
General ReseNe
131,806
37.227
12.5371
166,496
Total Unrestricted Fund5
131.806
37.227
12.5371
166.496
UnrestrSrted Funds- previous year
Balance at I
September
Incoming Re50urce5
2023 Resources
Expended
Balance at 31
Tran5fer5 August 2024
General Reserve
103,356
34.610
16.1601
131.806
Totsl Unrestritted Funds
103.3S6
34.610
16,1601
131.806
Included within incomirw within the general reserve fund are donations for which the donor has not
specified a project or a region. The general re5erye will be used to support ongoing projects. where the
trustees determine the specific donations do not provide sufficient support.
13. Restrltted Funds
831ance at 31
Incoming Resources
August 2024 Reyjurces E¥pended
Balance at 31
Transfers August 2025
Emer8enaes
Hardship and opportunity
Poverty ènd community hubs
Education
10.490
20.886
1.335
36.478
77.226
27.391
76.995
80.765
176.9631
123,8461
176.9641
185,8831
10,753
24.431
1.366
31.360
Totsl Re5tilrted Funds
69.189
262.377 1263.6561
67.910
Previous year
Balance at 31
Ir￿ornIng Resour￿$
August 2023 Resour￿ Expended
Balance at 31
Transfers Avgust 2024
Emer8encie5
Hardship and opportunity
Poverty and community hubs
Edutaknon
20.977
42.065
1.335
31.478
569.410 1579.8971
31.992
153.1711
2.370
12,3701
13.267
18.2671
10.490
20.886
1,335
36.478
Total Restritted Funds
95.855
617.039 1643.70SI
69,189
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Star Community Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
14. Analysis of Net Assets between funds
Fund balances at 31 Au8USt 2025 are represented by.
un￿stricted
General Restrirted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed 35sets
Current assets
Current liabilitie5
168.176
11.6801
67,910
236,086
11,6801
Total net 355ets
166.496
67.910
234.406
Analysis of Net Assets between funds- prevlous year
Fund balances at 31 Augvst 2024 are ￿presenterf by.
Un￿strirted
General Restricted
Funds
Fund5
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
133.486
IL6801
69,189
202.675
11.6801
Total net assets
131.806
69,189
200.995
IS. Guarantees
The company is a company limited by guarantee not having share capital. Every member of the company
urndertakes to contribute a sum not exceeding £1 rf the company has insufficient assets to discharge its
liabilities in the event of winding up.
16. Ultlmate Controlling Partv
The ultimate parent company is Light TrusL a charitable company itKorporated in En8tand and Wale5.
17. Related Party Transartions
During the year, the charity received donations of £261.719 from Stsr Academies 12024.. £593.8061, a
onnected entity. These donations We￿ generated from the fvndraising activities of the pupils of Star
Acadernies.
During theyear. the charity hasmade£2.740donations to StarAcademies12024.. £4,265). a connected entity.
These donations were paid to Star in relation to purchasin8 food hampers for charitable purposes.
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Star Community Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements
FOT the Year Ended 31 August 2025
18. Analysis of net fund5
At I September
2024
Cash
flows
At31
August
2025
£￿0
202,094
202,094
£1￿0
236.086
236,086
Cash at bank and in hand
Net funds
33,992
33.992
Analysis of net funds- previous year
At l September
2023
Cash
flows
At31
August
2024
£000
1,344
£000
202,094
202,094
Cash at bank and in hand
Net funds
2(KJ.750
2￿,750
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