SPECIAL STARS
FOUNDATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1156237
Annual Report
and Accounts
1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025

Page
? Welcome-Rebecca's story
5 Chief Executive and Chair's Introduction
8 Reference and Administration details of the Charity
Introduction to Special Stars Foundation
l (- Achievement and Performance- a review of activities and impact
1,, Financial Review:
Independent auditor's report
Reserves Policy
1; Future Plans
1 f Structure and Governance
1 . Statement of disclosure of information to Independent Examiner
Reference and Administration Details Approval
, Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
2 1 Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
2. Notes to the Financial Ststements
31- 3 . Detailed Ststement of Financial Activities

Welcome
Hi, my name is Rebecca and welcome to this
report.
I'd like to tell you what Special Stars means to
me and why.
Here is my story written for me with help from
my mum:
"When Rebecca was born, the Drs suspected that
she may have a chromosome disorder. This was confirmed at 6 weeks
old, with a diagnosis of Triple X Syndrome (a condition which can result in
global learning delay, problems with gross motor and fine motor skills,
difficulties with speech). She also had hyper-extensive joints and low
muscle tone which affected her movement and mobility and at the age of
8 years old she was diagnosed with Scoliosis which involved regular visits
to Leeds General Hospital for surgery up to the age of 14.
As parents we have always provided a happy and stimulating environment
for Rebecca to grow and develop and have the opportunity to reach her
full potential. We have all been extremely grateful for the support which
has been provided to us over the years through the NHS and local
services, such as physiotherapy, speech, and language therapy However,
from a young age we felt Rebecca needed some less formal groups she
could attend which would provide the stimulation needed in a relaxed and
fun way where she could feel included and make friends.
Despite a happy school life and good social circle, it was often difficult to
find friends for her to play with at the weekend. This is where Special Stars
came in.
Special Stars was originally set up as a Sunday Club for children with
disabilities l additional needs. Rebecca was one of those who attended
the very first session and loved it. There was a table with sensory toys,
table for crafts and colouring, a table with iPads, along with play mats and
bubble tubes. Over time and with some fundraising, the resources and
members grew, and Special Stars was eventually established as a
registered charity. Rebecca continued to attend the weekend play
sessions and the Sounding Special groups (singing and signing) being
held at Special Stars.

Rebecca just loved the opportunity to socialize and interact with children
of all ages and abilities. It has given her a great sense of empathy (this is
definitely her superpower).
Special Stars has gone from strength to strength over the years, improving
its location and facilities, extending its services to adults as well as
children (which was needed) and increasing the range of services and
activities available for families and service users.
In 2022 at the age of 18, Rebecca saw an advertisement on the Special
Stars Facebook Page, asking for volunteers. We talked to her about it,
and she decided it was something she felt she could do and would enjoy.
We helped Rebecca write a letter and a CV and we sent it off to Special
Stars. She was excited to be accepted as a volunteer.
At first, she helped at the Friday craft sessions or with the dance sessions
or bowling. This fitted in well with continuing her education.
As a family we feel that Rebecca has a great deal to offer as an employee.
She is so helpful, friendly and has such a caring nature, but we often worry
that no one else will see that or realise its worth.
We could not have been more wrong. From the moment Rebecca began
her volunteering journey with Special Stars it was clear to see how much
they valued her qualities and the contribution that she made to the team.
She loves helping with the craft sessions, putting out resources for the
session, greeting service users, providing drinks and snacks, helping with
the craft activity, and generally chatting to service users, then cleaning up
at the end of the session. The dance sessions are also a favourite of
Rebecca's, where she'll think nothing of joining in with the dance moves
and sometimes singing.
After a year of volunteering Rebecca was offered a paid role with Special
Stars.
Rebecca is starting to take part in a range of staff training and has even
been given the opportunity to help in the shop. Rebecca feels very
comfortable at work and very much supported by all the staff there and as
a family we can see this too. For that we are eternally grateful.
I'm still not sure if she actually realized what the job offer meant straight
away, but to us as a family, this was enormous. It's not about money, it's
about acceptance and inclusion, the sense of purpose and pride and the

overall achievement (although Rebecca loves treating herself with her
wages!). This is what makes Rebecca's story and her journey with Special
Stars so special. To attend Special Stars as a service user and then
become an employee is wonderful.
Rebecca has turned into a beautiful young lady of whom we are
immensely proud..
I love working at Special Stars Foundation, I love volunteering still
too and I love taking part in activities with other service users. I have
made lots of new friends with staff and service users.
Thank you for reading my story and I hope you can see why Special
Stars is such a special place for me and others.
Love Rebecca (and my familyl)
o¥... IIAP•

Chief Executive and Chair's Introduction:
Welcome to Special Stars Foundation's annual report and accounts. It
has been a busy but fulfilling year as we continue to provide much
needed activities and support to children and adults with special educa-
tional needs andlor disabilities, plus their families, across Hull and East
Riding
The demand for our support is forever increasing. In the most recent
local census of 2021, it was reported that over 280/0 of households in
Hull had at least one person who was classified as disabled under the
Equality Act.
This year we have seen membership numbers increase with 238 new
membership applications accepted this year. With thousands of
opportunities created through our activity and support programme we
are reaching more families across the region than ever. A number of our
activities are over-subscribed, and we are working hard to look at
additional funding to increase our offering and meet local need.
During a difficult economic climate, where the cost of living has impacted
many, we remain focussed on delivering activities that are accessible to
all and rely heavily on the donations from our wonderful supporters to
make sure we can continue and improve our provision.
As Trustees, during the first part of this financial year, we were looking to
appoint a new Chief Executive with experience and understanding to
take the charity forwards by meeting local demand and improving our
services and to securing the charity's future financially. We would like to
take this opportunity to thank the staff, Trustees and volunteers for their
passion, hard work and dedication in supporting the continued delivery
of our activity programme and running of the charity during this time.
In September 2024, we welcomed our new Chief Executive, Louise
Miles, who has a background as a physiotherapist in the NHS and
working with chlldren and adults with disabilities in vaiious educational
settings and roles. More recently, she has over sixteen years of
experience in the charity sector establishing and managing fundraising
teams.
"I feel very honoured to take on the role of Chief Executive here at
Special Stars Foundation and look fO￿ard to building on the wonderful

work that is already happening. Along with a fabulous team of staff,
trustees, volunteers, supporters and service users, l intend to make sure
it continues to be a happy, uplifting place where people of all ages with
any ability can enjoy a range of activities and develop lasting
relationships with others.
Ultimately, my vision is for Special Stars Foundation to be a well-
recognised, trusted place providing opportunities, advice and
signposting for people with any disability andlor special educational
needs. I see us playing a key role in ensuring disability charities and
service providers in the area are taking a collaborative approach to
working, making sure those who access our services are very much at
the heart and gain ultimate benefit in everything we all do.
We can't go on our journey forwards alone and look forward to
e5tablisliing more GonneGtions across the region e.g. Local health Gare
providers and other charities, to help enhance ways in which we can
support people with disabilities and their families.
We are also developing our fundraising plans, reaching out to our local
community and beyond as we review the financial support needed to
continue the wonderful work and support Special Stars Foundation can
offer in the futures.
Thank you for your interest and support,
Klcjw
Louise Miles
Kirsty Clark
(Chair of Trustees)
(Chief ExecutNe)

The Trustees present their report with the independently examined finan-
cial statements of Special Stars Foundation, a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation, for the financial period ending 31 st March 2025.

Reference and Administration details of the Charity. its Trustees
and Advisors
Name of charity:
Charity Registration Number:
Organisation Type:
Registered Address:
Special Stars Foundation
1156237
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Special Stars Foundation
Unit F24, 3° Floor,
Princes Quay
Hull
HU12PQ
Trustees:
Names of Trustees who seNed during the year were as follows..
> Kirsty Clark: Trustee (Chair)" appointed 29th September 2022
> Lisa Watson: Trustee appointed 7th September 2023
th
Sandra Welch: Trustee appointed 25 September 2023
> John Hooley: Trustee appointed 9 February 2024
> Samantha Thompson: Trustee (secretary) appointed 16th
December 2024
Names of Trustees who resigned during the year were as follows:
> Jayne Barker: Trustee 1 St July 2024
"Kirsty Clark was appointed Chair 23rd January 2025
Independent Examiner:
Laura Jennifer Drew BA, FACA
Harris, La￿Y and Swain
Suite I
The Riverside Building
Livingstone Road
Hessle
HU13 ODZ

Introduction to Special Stars Foundation
Governing Document
Special Stars Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
registered with the Charity Commission on 18th March 2014.
Objectives and activities
Special Stars Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people
with disabilities andlor special educational needs, and their families,
across Hull and East Yorkshire. We aim to reduce social isolation,
provide meaningful experiences, build confidence and develop new
skills. We do this by providing a diverse calendar of inclusive and
accessible social and creative activities in which children and adults with
disabilities andlor special educational needs and all abilities can
participate.
We also offer a variety of learning opportunities, advice and support
services for parent carers.
We have a large sensory room, which is fully wheelchair accessible with
the provision of a mobile hoist, ensuring it is suitable for all ages and
abilities. This fantastic facility is open to all residents across the Hull and
East Yorkshire region and is situated in our shop on the third floor at
Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull. The shop stocks a range of
sensory toys, learning resources and disability specific equipment. It was
designed with people with disabilities and special educational needs in
mind but is also open to the public. The main aim of our shop is to
provide people with disabilities easy access to good quality specialist
products at affordable prices. The small profit made in our shop goes
back into our charity to support the continuation of our inclusive activities
and support services.
We have an on-line lending library with specialist equipment which is
free to hire for any of our members and enables them to try out more
expensive pieces of equipment before they purchase it themselves.

Achievement and Performance:
The year reported has been a period of change as the charity was
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without a Chief Executive for the first part of the year (1 April 2024 to
23 September 2024). A Chief Executive was appointed 23rd September
2024 who the Trustees believe is the right person to successfulty lead
the charity in its next steps.
The Special Stars Foundation Board of Trustees is satisfied that in the
financial year of 202412025:
5¥ Our work reflected our aims
Our resources were well managed
> Our work was of public benefit
Membership:
238 new members during the year demonstrating the continual need for
our services. Membership is free and open to anyone with a disability
andlor special educational needs and their families and carers living in
the region of Hull and East Riding.
Review of Activities and Impact
During the year we have provided over 240 activities.
The activities are inclusive, accessible and engaging and often provide
an opportunity that might not otherwise be possible for our serrfice users.
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Below are some of the outcornes we aim for and examples of how we
achieved them in 2024-25.
The activities
i. Reduce Social Isolation and Loneliness.. we encourage social
inclusion by offering experiences and opportunities for all ages to
participate, connect, and thrive e.g. we provided two theatre trips,
a cinema experience, monthly social and games club.... many
meaningful relationships are built between service users and staff.
Our staff are key to the success of the activities we deliver, and a
number of staff have lived experien￿ which they generously use
to ensure a compassionate level of support.
2. Improve health and well-being. Physical activity in community
settings is associated with better cardiovascular and
musculoskeletal fitness, as well as improvements in mental health.
We provided several physical activities for children and adults and
their familieslcarers e.g. Monthly dance for children, monthly
bowling for adults, monthly hydrotherapy for children and adults,
outdoor activity days such as a trip to Pinewood Outdoor Activity
Centre.
3. Increase self-worth, social identity and a sense of belonging:
We held numerous group activrties during the year where new
skills could be learnt e.g. two weekly craft clubs for adults with
disabilities and artwork is displayed on our social media.
4. Empower individuals: We support people to build confidence
through trying new activities and learning new skills in a safe
environment whilst encouraging individuals to exercise choice and
control of their lives e.g. we held adult and children's cooking
sessions and pottery sessions.
5. Overcome barriers which may otherwise prevent people from
experiencing the activities.
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An example during the year where several barriers were present in an
activity, but we worked to remove Ihese to enable people lo access the
activity, was a cinema experience.
For a number of children with disabilities or special educational needs it
can be challenging to attend the cinema for a public performance
because the darkness can be challenging, the loud surround sound can
be upsetting, most cinema audiences would be expected to stay in their
seats and it is an expensive trip, especially if your child becomes
distiessed and needs to be taken out after 20 minutes.
We worked with the cinema to overcome these barriers and funded a
show where the lights were not fully turned down, the sound was turned
down, children were able to move around (we put mats on the floor at
the front) and we charged a minimal arnount per child and provided
popcorn and drinks.
We had over 100 children attend with their parents and enjoy an
experience that othe￿Ise may not be possible.
Without community-based activities individuals with disabilities may face
social isolation. limited opportunities and poorer health outcomes.
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Our year in numbers (well some of itl)
16 Gf81l
and
singing
sessions
24
Hydrotherapy
sessions
22
bov4liDg
sessions
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Financial Review
Reserves policy
Special Stars has a policy for holding a minimum reserve, representing
six months, worth of operating costs, in the unrestricted general fund to
ensure a significant buffer to enable effective financial decision-making,
rather Ihan short teim decisions. This will be reviewed in the 2025-26
financial year.
We also want to ensure that Special Stars can meet its liabilities in the
event of an adverse effect on income generation.
Average expenditure for 6 months is £141 ,674 {2024.' £152,348).
At the end of 2024-25, after a deficit of income over expenditure of
£143,166, Special Stars had reserves held totalling £219,644, of which
in full is free reserves (2024: £362,810).
A programme of ongoing fundraising and restructure is in place to
ensure this position is maintained into the future.
This is under revision and regularly discussed at board meetings. We
are aware that the ongoing deficits are depleting the reserves we hold,
and we are continuously planning to ensure we maintain the sustainable
financial position of the charity.
Principle Funding Sources
See the notes to the accounts for a detailed explanation of the charity's
funds.
We have taken the decision to invest a proportion of reserves in 2025-26
to restructure and establish a team with a robust fundraising plan to
secure the financial future of the charity- Whilst we will be forecasting a
planned deficit of £70,000 in 2025-26, we aim to break even in 2026-27.
Our reserves entering 2026-2027 will be in-line with our reserves policy.
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Future Plans
The charity plans to continue to provide activities to engage the
community across Hull & East Yorkshire along with the provision of
learning opportunities, advice and support for parents and carers.
Main objectives for the following year 2025-26
In shaping our objectives for the following year and planning our
activities, the Trustees have considered the Charty Commission's
guidan￿ on Public Benefit. The main objectives for 2025126 are:
To create and deliver over 200 activity sessions for children and
adults with disabilities andlor special educational needs in Hull and
East Riding and we will look to increasing this number in 2026127
because currently we are fully booked with waiting lists for
sessions.
To create 4,800 individual opportunities for children and adults with
disabilities andlor special educational needs to take part in.
To conduct research into our current full range of activities for
children and adults plus activities for parent carers. We will be
using the research to ensure we produce an activity programme
for 2026-27 and beyond that is what people wrth disabilities want
and need.
To establish ways to capture post activty feedback from service
users about the activity programme which will feed into future
activity selection making sure we provide what is wanted and
needed.
To expand our networking with other agencies, bodies, groups to
understand gaps in services for people with disabilities which will
feed into the activity timetable.
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Structure and Governance
Charity constitution
The board of trustees are a group of volunteers who have a shared
interest in supporting the charity. Each trustee brings their own set of skills.
Trustees can be voted in at any time and can serve on the board for as
long as they wish. The roles of the trustees remain the same unless
someone steps down.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees are elected by a majority of the members entitled to vote. On
election trustees have an induction prO￿sS to ensure that they
understand both the nature of the appointment and governance of the
organisation.
Decision making
The board maintains an overview of the finances and are required to
declare any conflicts of interest and to consider the risk register annually.
Day to day management of the charity is delegated to the CEO Louise
Miles.
Public benefit
Special Stars Foundation objectives are to improve the quality of lrfe for
people with disabilities andlor special educational needs, and their
families, throughout the Hull and East Yorkshire region by providing, and
assisting in the provision of, inclusive recreational activities and by
providing support, training and practical advice for parent carers.
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Statement of disclosure of infomiation to Independent
Examiner
We, the Trustees of the Charity who held office at Ihe date of approval of
these financial statements, each confirm so far as we are aware that:
There is no relevant information of which the Charity's Independent
Examiner is unaware; and
We have taken all the steps we ought to as Trustees to make
ourselves aware of any relevant information and establish that the
Charity Independent Examiners are aware of that information.
Trustee Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Annual
Report.
Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees
Kirsty Clark
Trustee
Thank you for reading this report..
we really appreciate your interestl
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REGISTERED CHARITY,YiiN1BER: 1156237
Report of the Trusttes and
Ull*udittd Fin*ntt*l St¥temeDts for the Year Ethded 31 Martb 202S
for
Spe¢ial Star$ Foundation
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5peeial Stars Foundation
Report of the Trusttts
ror the Ye*r Ended 31 fvlarch 2025
REFEREf*'CE AYD ADMINISTRATIVE DETAIIS
Registertd Charity number
I156?37
Printipal addrt55
Unit F24. Jrd Floor
Princcs Quay
Hull
East Yorkshire
HUI 2PQ
Trnstee$
Mi55 O Collier (resigned 18.6 ?41
Mrs J Barker (resigned 1.7.24)
Mi55 K Clark
Mrs S Welch
Mrs l. Watson
S Thompson (aptrf)inted 17.12_24)
L Shaw {appointrd 19.6.241
Mr J Hooley
Independent Examiner
H#￿1$ La¢e)' and Sii'ain
Suite
The Rii'erside Buildin8
Hessle
East Yorkshire
HU13 ODZ
Approved by order olthe board of tru5t¢es on .
22....1.2....2.Q.25....
signed on its behalf by..
Miss K Clark- Trustee
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Independent Examirter's Report to the Tnutees of
Speci*l Stars Foundation
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Special Stars Foundation
I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Special Star5 Foundation (the Trust) for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are reswnsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act,).
I rew)rt in respect of my examination ol the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 14) of the Act and in carrying
out my exami[￿tIon I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Chariiy Commission under Section 145(5)(b)
of the Acl.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirrn that no material matters have come io my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting record5 w¢re not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Seclion 130 of the Act: or
the accounts do not aecord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts Sel
out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement tha¢ the a¢counts give
a true and fair vieiv ivhich is noi a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached.
Luc}, Jes50p FCCA Bsc (Hons)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wal¢s
Harris Lacey and Swain
Suite
Thc River3idc Building
Hessle
East Yorkshire
HU13 ODZ
Date..
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Speeial Stars Fouodation
Statemtnl of Finaneial Activities
ror the Year EDded 31 .March 2025
2025
To￿1
funds
?024
Total
runds
Unrestricied
funds
Restricted
funds
Note5
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
9.955
10.955
9.356
ChariLqble activitie5
Charitable
29.663
52)2
34.915
55.805
Other trading aclivilies
Bank Inierest
93.747
i65
115,686
i34
565
Total
13i.9JO
6.252
140.182
181.)81
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable
268.169
278.541
304.695
Other
4.807
4,807
Total
272.976
10.37?
283.348
304.69)
YET If4COMEI(EXPENDITLREI
{ l J9.0461
{4.1201
{14i.166)
1123.)14)
RECOYCILIATION OF FUN'DS
Total funds brought fon%7rd
358.690
4.120
j6? 810
486.1?4
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
219.644
219.644
J62.810
The noies fomi part of these financial siaiements
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Special Star5 FouDdation
Balallct Sheet
JI March 2025
?025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricied
funds
Restricied
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible asse(5
5.806
i.806
14.651
CURREIYT ASSETh
Stocks
Delxors
Cash at bank l￿d in hand
io
I 1.886
1.400
11.886
1.400
215 812
?9.384
8,892
316.i94
119:?721
?48a70
(19,272)
229,098
i54.670
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
(12.i741
{2.8861
(li,2601
(6.5111
NET CURRENT ASSETSI(LIABILITIESJ
235.996
122.1581
?lJ.838
J48.159
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
241.802
(22.1581
219.644
362,810
NET ASSETS
241.80?
?? 1581
219.644
)6? 810
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
13
219.644
J58.690
4.120
TOTAL FUNDS
219.644
362.810
The financial statements ivere approved by the Board of Tn￿leeS and authorised for issue on
22...1.2...2Q.25....... and M'ere signed on its behalfby..
LJ ci C￿tr/
Miss K Clark - Trustee
The notes fom part of these financial srwements
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Special Stars Fo￿￿dation
Notes to the Fin•ncial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 .Martb 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the fip#nci41 $tatemtnts
The financial 5(aiements of ihe charity.. i¥hich is a public benefit ertlitv under FRS I O? haie been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 'Accounling Reporting b!. Charities.. Ststement of
Re¢omm¢nded Prdclice applicablc to Lharilies preparing their accounts in accordan¢¢ wilh the Financi&l
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Kepublic ol Ireland IFRS 102) (eftcclive l Januari, 20191.,
Financial Reporting Siandard 102 The Financial Rcporting Stsndard 4)plicable in the UK and Republic OF
Irelarbd, and the Charities Act 2011. Th¢ financial ststem¢nts have b¢en prepared under the hiS￿rIcal Cost
conveniion.
Income
Income received for services wovided is accounted for on an accruals trwis.
Cash don4tion& gi115 and legacics are included in full in ihe income and expenditure a¢counl as they are
receii'ed. Any significant non-cash donations are included in the income and e.ipendiLure account at ihe trustees,
cstimate ol iheit market value ￿'hen recei%ed.-The value of ¥oluntary help is TK)t included in thc ae¢ounts.
Grdnts 8nd other funding of a rthenue nature are defttred and released io the income and expcndiiure account
over the period to which they relaie.
Shop Income comprise5 the lair value of the Considerdli￿ reLeiveil or receiyable for the sale of goods and
services in the ordinary course of the ¢ompany's activiiie5. The income is shown nct of valu¢ added t￿. return5,
rebates and discounts.
rundrai5ing income is included in full in thc income and eX￿ndItUre account &s it 15 receii'ed.
ljank inicrcst is included in the income and expenditure account on an accruals basis.
Expeuditure
Liabiliiie5 are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or construciii'e obligation commitling the
charity io that expenditure. il is probable that a transfer of economic bcnefJL% %vill be required in settlemenl and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliabl!,. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggr¢gaTe all c051 related to the category. Where COSLS Lannoi be directly
attributed io particular heading5 they havc been allocated to aciivilies on a basis consistent ￿'1th the use of
resources.
TaDgible flxtd a$setS
Deprecialion is proi'ided ai the following annual rdle5 in older io IITile off each asset over it5 esiimated useful
life.
Improvements to property
Fixtures and fittin85
Motor v¢hicl¢s
20% on cost
20% on cost
20% on reducing balance
storks
Stocks are ialued at the loiv¢r of c05t and nei realisable vaIue. after making due alloii'ance for obsolete and slow
moi'ing Items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from on its charitable activities. The charity registued for VAT in March 2021, the
only costs subject to VAT are any costs relating to shop aciivities and events.
Fund aCCOUDting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the ¢haritsblc objectives at the discreuon of the mistees.
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Special Stsn Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - eontinued
the I'rar End¢d 31 Marrh 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- ¢oLtinued
Fund *tcouLting
Reslricted funds can only be used for p¥rti¢ular restricied purposes ￿1th1n the objects of the charity.
Restriclions arise when specified bv the dO[￿r or when funds are ￿Sed for particular restricted purposes.
Further ¢xplanation of the nature and purp)se oleach fund is included in the notes to the tinancial statement5.
Fin*ncial in$trnmeDts and e5tim4tes #od judymettts
The charity only has financial assets and linancial liabililie5 oFa kind thai qualify ￿ basic financial insirum¢ntS.
Basic financial instruments, including trade and other debtots and creditors are initi3lly rewgnis¢d al transaction
value and subsequenLly mea5urc at their settlemert( value.
E5timales Ind judgtmenls
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors.
including expectations of fulure evenrs ihal are belieTred to bc rca50nable under the circumstances. Although
thesc estimaie5 arc based on the -1 rustces. best knoiYledg¢ of the amount. ci'ents or a¢iions: aciuai rcsults
uliimaiel!. differ from these estimaies. Thr Tru5tee5 do not consider ihere ￿ be aTr￿ material esiimates and
judgements.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
?0?5
2024
Donaiions
10.9))
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
202)
20?4
Shop income
93.747
I li.686
BAI%K INTEREST
20??
2024
Dep)sit account interest
565
534
Pa8¢ ?4
Continued...

Special St*r5 Foulld•¢i0o
Notes lo tbe FiDaneial SiatemeDt5 - eolltinued
for the Year Ended 31 Imarrh 2025
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
202)
20?4
Fundraising
Events
Grnnts
Charitable
Charl￿b]e
Charitable
14.529
14.li3
6.253
21.178
6.)86
i4.91)
Grants received atrnvc £l:iOO, we as folloiys:
?0?5
2024
Hays Travel Foundaiion
HSBC
Hull Ciry Council
Hull & East Riding Charitsble Trnst
J Marr
3.550
i,298
6.447
.iOO
10.000
3.661
3.661
24,795
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Charii). Manager received £21.0)8 (gros51 wiLhin the yrar (2024 - £0>.
The CEO position has been vacant since 2023 with ihe replacement being recruiiryj in Seplember ?0?4.
Tru5ttt5' expenses
Therc i*ere no
31 March ?024.
trustees, expenses paid for the >ear ended )1 March2025 nor for the )'ear ended
STAFF COSTS
2025
Gross Wages
Employers Nl
Employers Pension
1?5.58 j
3.592
1.916
143.036
9.i7i
1,988
131093
li4.i97
other costs included ii'ithin slaff costs is £249. for clothing.
The average monthly numbcr of employees during the >ear was as follows..
2025
12
2024
12
Staff
No employees received emolyments in exce55 of £60,¢)XI.
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Spe¢ial 514n Folltsdation
Notes lo the FiDan¢i*l Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FIYANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestric(ed
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWME.NTS FROM
Donations and le8acie5
9.356
9.356
Cbaritable activiti¢s
Charitsbl
1?.641
55,805
Other trading activities
Bank Interest
I li.686
5i4
115.686
i34
Total
168.740
12.641
181.381
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitablt activities
Ch￿4¢&ble
176.088
128.607
304.695
YET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
17:348}
2.140)
I I l i.966)
2,140
112JJ141
Net Movement in funds
(9.488)
I I li.8261
(113.3141
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Tothl funds brought fonl'ard
368.178
117.946
486,124
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
ii8.690
4.1?0
J62.810
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Impmvements
Fixtures
and
fitlings
Motor
vehicles
propety
Totsls
COST
At l April 2024
Disposals
8297
12.096
9.960
9.960)
30,353
19,9601
At 31 March 20?5
12,096
20.393
DEPRECIA TIOIY
At l April 2024
Char8e for year
Elimin*ed on dispos&t
7,002
2,371
4.861
15,702
3.746
14.861)
lJ75
Ai 31 Marth 20?5
9J7i
14.587
•ET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 202)
2.723
At 31 March 2024
4.458
i.094
5.099
14.6il
Pa8¢ 26
coniinued...

Speti*l StArs Fouttd¥tioft
Notes to the FiD*ncial Stxtements - continued
for tbe Ye*r EDded 31 M*rth 202£
io.
STOCKS
202)
2024
Siocks
11.886
29.384
ii.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Other debtors
Prepayments
1.318
7.574
1.400
1,400
8.892
12.
CREDITORS: AMObNTS FALLif4C DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
?025
2024
T&x&tion and social securit
Other crediiors
4.797
10.463
2.938
3.57)
15.260
6,511
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
mol'emenl
in funds
At
31.3.2)
At 1.4.24
Uttrestritted fund5
General fund
S¢xia] and Crafts Group
Lending Library
353.440
j2iO
1135,411)
{i.250}
1.61)
218.029
1.615
i58.690
(139.0461
219.644
Restricted fund5
Premises + Staff
Hyd￿thera
Day Trips
Lending Library
Holiday activity Fund
(63
i23
1.560
1.488
{523)
( l.i60)
{1.488)
4.120
(4 1201
TOTAL FUNDS
362.810
I 143,166)
219.644
P•g¢ ?7
conlinued.-.

Speci*1 StArs Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - eontillyed
for tbe Year Ended 31 March 2025
13.
MOVEMELYT IN FUNDS- continued
Net moN'ement in fun(ts. included in the thive are as folloivs:
Ino)min8
resource5
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted futtds
GenerJl fund
Social and Craft5 Group
Lending Library
133,929
{269.i40)
{i.?iOI
1.615
(13i.4111
15:?501
1.61)
133.929
{27?.97i)
1139,0461
Restricted fuhds
Theatre
Premises + Staff
Hydrotherapy
Day Trips
Lending Library
Holiday activit>. Fund
Winter Wamith Pannel
Science Work5hop5
1.050
{1.050)
16i)
14861
(1 ?741
11.5601
14.2 121
17281
i.0￿)
1486)
751
(1.5601
(1,4881
?.7?4
7?8
I.OIK)
6.253
10.i7J)
14.120)
TOTAL FUNDS
140.182
128J.3481
14. 1661
Cornparitive5 for movemen¢ In funds
Transf¢rs
betiieen
funds
mo*emeni
in funds
At
At 1.42i
Unrestricted funds
General fund
SOCI￿ and Cratts Group
362.9?8
(7J48)
12,140)
353.440
5.?50
368.178
(7.348)
12.140)
358.690
Restricted fuDds
Makaton
Theatre
Premises + Staff
Hydrotherapy
Physiotherap>'
Social and Crafts Group
Da> Trips
Sensory Equipmenl
Lending Library
Holiday aciivity Fund
2.i98
(2.J981
90.794
1.5i6
(114.276)
11.0501
(i)
23.)45
486
22.li8
(2? 158)
751
(1.060)
1.060
1228)
523
1,560
1.488
1.488
117.946
2.140
4.120
TOTAL FUNDS
486.124
1?3.J141
362.810
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continued...

Special St*rs Foundation
Note5 to the Fin*nci41 Statements - eontilllled
for the Year Eudtd 31 Marth 2025
13.
MOVEMEP4T IN FUNDS- continued
Compara¢ive neE movemeni in fund5, included in the aiKbve are &$ follows:
Incoming
resources
Resour¢es
ekpended
Movemeni
in fund5
Unrestricted funds
General fund
168,740
{176.088)
17.3481
Restrieted funds
Makaion
Theatre
Premises + Staff
Hydrotherapy
Ph)'siotherapy
Da). Trips
Lending Library
Holiday 3Ctivit)' Fund
Event Space
12.398)
I i.OIK))
1114 ?78)
11.0501
12,i981
999
(114.?761
11.0501
l.i95
(1.62))
(?281
iOQ
1.488
6.448
3.298
14.9601
(3.2981
12.641
128.607)
115.966)
TOTAL FUliDS
181.i81
1304.695)
11?j.3141
A Cu￿¢￿1 )ear l ? months and prior N'ear l? months combined posilion 15 as follows..
Transfers
beti%'een
funds
movement
in funds
Ai
31.3.25
Al 1.4.23
nrestricted funds
Genernl fijnd
Social and Crafts Group
Lending Library
362.928
i.250
1142,759)
(5.2iO)
1.615
12.140)
218.029
1.61)
J68.178
(146J941
(2,1401
219,644
Restrieted funds
Makaton
Theatre
Premis¢s + Staff
Hydro(herapv
Phy5ioiherapJ"
Social and Crafts Group
Day Trips
Sensory Equipment
Lending Library
2.398
(2.398)
li)
(114.J391
(1,5361
90.794
23,545
22.158
(22.158)
7il
(1.060)
1.060
1751)
1.060}
117.946
120 0861
TOTAL FUNDS
486.1?4
1266.480)
Pa8e 29
continued...

Special Star5 FouDd4tion
Notes to tht Financial Statements - eontinucd
for Ihe Ytar Ended 31 Martb 2025
13.
MOVEMENT IN FLsNDS- tontinued
A Current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in fiJnd& included in ihe above arc
as folloivs..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Moiicmcnt
in tunds
Unre51rl¢t¢d funds
General fund
Social and Crdfts Group
Lending Library"
i02,669
1445,4781
{5 ?iOI
.61)
1142.759)
{i.2501
.615
302.669
(449.06))
{146:i941
Restricted funds
Mak"aton
Theatre
Prcmis¢s + Staff
Flydroiheiap)
Ph)'siothcrapy
Dav Trips
Lending Library
Holidav aeiiviiy Fund
Winler Warmth Pannel
Ei'ent Spacc
Science Workshops
12.3981
12:OiOI
(114.3411
11,i161
{2.3981
?.049
(114u391
{1,5361
2,146
500
9.172
728
3.298
1.000
1? 897)
(1.5601
(9.1721
(7281
(3.7981
i.o(yJ)
(7511
(1,0601
18.894
1)8.980)
120.086}
TOTAL FUNDS
321.563
i88.0431
266,4801
14.
RELA TED PARTY DISCLOSL,RES
There i¥'ere no relaied party transactions for the year ended i l March 2025.
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