Trustees, Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Period end date
April
'. March
MM
From
2025
To
2026
Charity name
Emil¢5 star
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number lif any)
1152520
Charity's principal address
8 Wimborne Crescent
Westcroft
Milton Keynes
Postcode
MK4 4DE
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person lor body)
entitled to appoint trustee lif
any)
Trustee name
Office lif any)
Dates acted if not for
whole year
Katie Mainwaring
Kathryn York
Pamela Ifould
Ellie Maxwell
Alana He51am
Mairead Curtis
01.04.2025- 01.09.2026
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, Ifor example. any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers {Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Katie Mainwaring
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July 2025

Section
Structuri,, governance and managetTieiit
Description of the charl￿5 trusts
Type of governing document
Trust Deed-june 2013 Ino amendments)
How the charity 15 constituted
Trust
Trustee selection methods
Appointed by Katie Mainwaring
Additional governance issues Ioptional information)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, about-
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees,.
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works,.
relationship with any related
parties,.
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system and
procedures to manage them.
SL)ction C
Objectives a nd activities
l -The relief of sickness & the preservation & protection of good health of
children with life limiting & life threatening illnesses in particular but not
exclusively through the provision of funding & such other support as the
trustees may determine.
2- To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to
Trisomy 18.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its goveming
document
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July 2025

We have provided over 7569 boxes & 3704 Mini Packs to Neonotol units
within the UKfor premature & underweight bobies. Alongside restocking
of o snock station on the Neonatal Unit allowing parents to occessfree
snock5 whi15t their baby is in the Unit.
We also sponsored the vcreate App which is a secure video messoging OPP
copturing early milestones, photos & Videos.
Summary of the main acttvities
undertaken for the public benefit
in relation to these objects
(include within this section the
statutory declaration that
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit)
We have provided over 600 sensory boxe5for children receiving a
diagnosls Wlth G life limiting & life threatening illnesses.
We have granted wishesfor memory makingfor children (0-25 years old)
with a life limiting & life threatening illnesses. We provide vouchersfor
families who hove prolonger hospitol stays.
We offer a shop in our officefull of household items & toiletrie5for our
registeredfomilies to access FOC.
We have octively roised oworeness of Trisomy 18 through vorious WOYS,.
Facebook, owareness video'5. merchandise & let7flets.
We have supportedfamilies through bereuvement.
We provide support directly to 5 wards at MKUH.
Additional detsils of objertives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about..
policy on grantmaking,.
policy programme related
investment,.
contribution made by
volunteers.
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July 2025

section Ll
Acli ièvèinonts and piertorm,Iiice
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
Our work remains deeply rooted in our comrnunity, with around 80Qk of
everything we do taking place right here in our home of Milton Keyne5.
From supportin8 local families with children with complex needs to
providing vital hospital support at MKUH, our focus is always on meeting
families where they need us most.
We are proud to currently support over 100 reElStered families, offering a
wide range of practical and emotional support. Over the past year, we
have delivered more than 30 one-to-one 5UPPOrt sessions, carried out 48
home visits, and hosted 20 home school group sessions, ensuring families
feel connected and supported.
Our hospital work continues to be 3 lifeline, with 37 visits to families
during hospital stays. In addition, we have invested £15.314.50 into
supporting Milton Keynes University Hospital. This includes the provision
of 119 neonatal boxes, a weekly snack station stocked in the neonatal unit
parents, kitchen, and toiletrie5 donated to Ward 21b, Children's Wards 4
& 5, and the labour ward. We have also supplied items to support
breastfeeding, baby massage, and beddinE for both the neonatal unit and
labour ward, alongside sen51tive bereavement support items such as
white baby clothing and inkless print kits.
Beyond this, we have facilitated over 10 dedicated teen and young adult
meet-ups, creating safe spaces for peer connection. Regular activities
such as our 40+ Tuesday Club sessions and 22 group events - from Lego
Clubs to pantos and parties
help bring joy, routine, and community to
familie5, lives.
We have a150 granted 13 wishes at a cost of £3,220, creating special
moments for familie5 when they need them most. In addition, we
provided over £1,400 in ad hoc support, including vouchers for hospital
stays, and saw 378 visits to our free family shop, helping to ease financial
pressures.
To8ether, these numbers reflect more than just activity - they represent
meaningful, consistent support that makes a real difference to families
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July 2W25

<eLlioTI 3
AoliieveiMe.nts aiid per"orri3iice
across Milton Keynes.
In 2025. our Mini Packs initiative has continued to deliver meanin8ful,
nationwide impact, supporting 138 hospitals across the UK with a total of
1,338 packs distributed-not including the additional, ongoing support we
provide to Milton Keynes.
This yearfs data highlights both the breadth and depth of our reach. We
have supported hospitals in every region, from those receiving a single
pack-such as Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Arrowe Park Hospital and
Ninewells Hospital to high-demand units receiving significantly larger
volumes, reflecting both need and strong partnerships.
Our most supported hospital in 2025 was Heartlands Hospital, which
received 57 Mini Pack5, closely followed by Bradford Royal Infirmary155
packs) and Lincoln County Hospital153 packsl. These figures demonstrate
where demand has been greatest and where our support is making a
particularly concentrated impact.
Regionally, the Midlands and North of England stand out as the most
supported areas, with multiple hospitals receiving high volumes of packs.
This includes sites such as Hull Royal Infirmary139 packs), Burnley General
Hospital139 packs) and East Surrey Hospital136 packs), alongside several
others receiving 30+ packs. This clustering highlights both population
need and the strength of our engagement with service5 in these regions.
At the same time, our ability to reach a wide range of hospitals manv
receiving between 1-10 packs-demonstrates our commitment to
ensuririg equitable support across the entire UK, regardless of size or
location.
Overall, the distribution of 1,338 Mini Packs across 138 hospitals
represents more than just numbers-it reflects a growing national
footprint, trusted partnerships with healthcare teams, and a continued
commitment to ensuring that every family facing difficult circumstances
receives vital support when they need it most.
Section E
Finincial review
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July 2025

l@Ition D
AihieveTI)ent fi J Iiil i)LThrlor 11 IcII)iL'
Brief Statement of the charivs
policy on reserves
Emily's Star maintains financial reserves to safeguard the charity's long-
term sustainability and ensure continuity of its charitable activities.
Reserves provide a buffer against unexpected costs, temporary reductions
in income, and support strategic opportunities that further the charity's
objectives.
The Trustees have agreed to maintain unrestricted reserves at 5% of
annual operating Costs or a minimum of £5.000, whichever is greater. This
target Is reviewed annually to ensure it remains appropriate to the
charity's financial position and level of risk.
Any use of reserves must be approved by the Board of Trustees and will
only be made where it supports the charity's financial resilience, legal
obligations, or strategic aims. The level of reserves and this policy are
reviewed annually and reported in the charity's annual accounts to ensure
transparency and good financial governance.
Detai15 of any fund5 materialW in
deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
Our principal sources of funding are,.
l. Individual Donations
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Donations
3. Grantsfrom Foundations and Government
4. Fundraising Events
5. Online Fundraising
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant about..
the charity's principal
sources of funds lincluding
any fundraisingl,.
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity-
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
Section I
We updoted our main tag line in 2024 to-
We provide essential support, resources, and opportunities for premature babies and children & young
adult5 Wlth life limiting conditions in Milton Keynes alongside raising awareness of Trisomy18
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July 2025

SectioTr G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the tru5teeg report above.
Signed on behalf of the charitVs trustees
Signaturelsl
Full name{sl
Katie Mainwaring
Position leg Secretary, Chair,
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Date
Trustee
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Signaturelsl
Full name{sl
Position leg Secretary. Chair,
etc)
Date
Kathryn York
Trustee
Signature{sl
Full namels)
Pamela Ifould
Position leg Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date
Trustee
Signaturel51
Full namelsl
Ellie Maxwell
Position leg Secretary. Chair.
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Date
Trustee
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Signaturelsl
Full namelsl
Alana Heslam
Position leg Secretary, Chair,
etcl
Date
Trustee
Q2 01.16
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July 2025

## EMILY’S STAR 

## FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 

CHARITY NO. 1152520 



**EMILY’S STAR         (charity number:1152520)** 

## **CONTENTS OF THE REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026** 

PAGE 

- 3 Legal and administrative information 

- 4 Report of the independent examiner 

- 5 Statement of Financial Activities 

- 6 Balance Sheet 

- 7-8 Notes to the report and financial statements 

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**EMILY’S STAR         (charity number:1152520)** 

## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026** 

Trustees: Katie Mainwaring Alana Heslam Ellie Rosa Maxwell Kathryn Margaret York Pamela Rosemary Ifould Principle office: 8 Wimborne Crescent Westcroft Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 4DE Registered number: 1152520 Independent examiner: Gemma Ffowcs-Williams FCCA Chilli Accounting Ltd 60 KIlpin Green Newport Pagnell MK16 9LY 

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**EMILY’S STAR         (charity number:1152520)** 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EMILY’S STAR FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026** 

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026 which are set out on pages 5-8. 

## **Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the independent examiner** 

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is required. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 

- to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and 

- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charities Commission. An examination includes the review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures within the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: 

- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or 

- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. 

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

Gemma Ffowcs-Williams FCCA Chilli Accounting Ltd 60 Kilpin Green Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire MK16 9LY 

Date ………19/8/2026………… 

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**EMILY’S STAR         (charity number:1152520)** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026** 

|**Note** <br>**Incoming resources**<br>Voluntary Receipts<br>**4**<br>Activities for generating funds<br>**5**<br>Charitable activities<br>**6**<br>**Total**<br>**Resources expended**<br>Costs of generating voluntary income<br>Costs of charitable activities<br>Fundraising costs (trading activities)<br>Governance costs<br>**Total**<br>**Net income / (expenditure)**|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>**Total funds**<br>**2026**<br>Total funds<br>2025<br>£<br>£<br>**£**<br>£|
|---|---|
||128,527<br>-<br>**128,527**<br>97,571<br>287<br>-<br>**287**<br>362<br>19,829<br>-<br>**19,829**<br>14,152|
||**148,643**<br>**-**<br>**148,643**<br>112,085|
||19,845<br>-<br>**19,845**<br>17,589<br>64,650<br>-<br>**64,650**<br>45,965<br>227<br>-<br>**227**<br>1,314<br>58,758<br>-<br>**58,758**<br>52,428|
||**143,480**<br>-<br>**143,480**<br>117,295|
|||
||**5,163**<br>-<br>**5,163**<br>(5,211)|



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**EMILY’S STAR         (charity number:1152520)** 

## **BALANCE SHEET FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026** 

|**Note** <br>**Current Assets**<br>Bank account<br>PayPal account<br>Cash account<br>Debtors<br>**Total current assets**<br>Creditors due within one year<br>**7**<br>Total Assets less Current Liabilities<br>**Funds of the Charity**<br>Unrestricted funds - Current Year<br>Unrestricted funds - Retained<br>**Total Funds**|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>**Total funds**<br>**2026**<br>Total funds<br>2025<br>£<br>£<br>**£**<br>£|
|---|---|
||35,012<br>**35,012**<br>31,109<br>710<br>**710**<br>(29)<br>467<br>**467**<br>843<br>-<br>**-**<br>-<br>36,189<br>-<br>**36,189**<br>31,924<br>(1,275)<br>-<br>**(1,275)**<br>(2,173)|
||**34,916**<br>**-**<br>**34,916**<br>**29,751**|
||5,163<br>-<br>5,163<br>(5,211)<br>29,752<br>-<br>29,752<br>34,963|
||**34,916**<br>**-**<br>**34,916**<br>**29,752**|



Approved by the trustees on …………………………………………… and signed on their behalf by; 

Katie Mainwaring Trustee 

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**EMILY’S STAR         (charity number:1152520)** 

## **NOTES TO THE REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **Basis of accounting** 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with; 

- Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) 

- Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005); and 

- the Charities Act 2011. 

## **2. TAXATION** 

The charity is exempt from corporation tax. 

## **3. REMUNERATION OF TRUSTEES AND BENEFITS** 

Remuneration paid to trustees in the year amounted to £24,333 for the year ended 31 March 2026 (2025; £23,426) However, it should be noted that the trustee receiving remuneration is also CEO. The remuneration therefore relates to their role as CEO rather than their role as a trustee. There are policies in place to ensure these two roles are treated separately. 

## **4. VOLUNTARY INCOME** 

|Donations<br>**Total Donations**|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>**Total funds**<br>**2026**<br>£<br>£<br>£|
|---|---|
||128,527<br>128,527|
||**128,527**<br>**-**<br>**128,527**|



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**EMILY’S STAR         (charity number:1152520)** 

## **NOTES TO THE REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026** 

## **5. ACTIVITIES FOR GENERAL FUNDING** 

|Content Income<br>On-Line Shop<br>**Total Donations**|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>**Total funds**<br>**2026**<br>£<br>£<br>£|
|---|---|
||204<br>0<br>83<br>83|
||**287**<br>**-**<br>**83**|



## **6. CHARITABLE DONATIONS** 

|Bonus ball lottery<br>Fundraising events<br>**Total Charitable Activities**|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>**Total funds**<br>**2026**<br>£<br>£<br>£|
|---|---|
||2,776<br>-<br>2,776<br>17,053<br>-<br>17,053|
||19,829<br>-<br>19,829|



## **7. CREDITORS** 

|Accounts Payable<br>**Total Creditors**|£|
|---|---|
||1,275|
||**1,275**|



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