Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 12 Period end date 30 11 2023 2024 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name My Shining Star Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1170482 Charity's principal address 9a High Street Rainham Kent Postcode ME8 7HX Nam88 of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ear Trustee name Office Ilf any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustèè ifan Margaret Stanley Gemma Watt (Justice) Tracy Bunn Ruth Portway Neil Aluwalia Appointed 1810312024 Appointed 0810712025 Appointed 1010712025 Appointed 1110712025 Resigned 2711112023 Resigned 0410312025 Jennifer Marshall Anita Marinelli Dean Johnson 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Accountant Kreston Reeves LLP, 2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime, Chartered Accountants Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ Kreston Reeves LLP, 2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ Independent Examiner Samantha Rouse FCCA DChA Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Anita Marinelli Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document Jeei onstitution How the charity is constituted cio Trustee selection methods y, eieciea Dy Appointed by interview process Additional governance issues (Optional information) Trustees are trained in accordance to charity commission guidelines. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. My Shining Star Trustee framework consists of as follows: 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,. Gemma Justice - Chair Margaret Stanley - Trustee Tracy Bunn - TrusteelTreasurer Ruth Portway - Trustee Neil Aluwalia Trustee Jennifer Marshall - Trustee During the year, the Charity received donations totalling £60 from its Trustees. One Trustee was reimbursed £150 for services they provided to the Charity. There were no other related paty transactions during the year. relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities Since 2015, My Shining Star has supported families facing the challenges of childhood cancer by providing vital emotional, practical, and financial assistance. Our mission is to ensure that no family has to worry about basic needs such as housing or food while coping with the trauma of childhood cancer the leading cause of death in children under 16. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
Key areas of support provided.. Financial Relief. Help with debts, food costs, parking and travel expenses, and grants to families in crisis. Hospital and In-Hospital Support: Over 6,500 gifts donated to hospitals across the UK, plus direct grants and toys for children during hospital stays. • Emotional and Psychological Support: Bereavement counselling, trauma therapy for the entire family, and sibling support to help children cope with separation and trauma. Practical Assistance.. Provision of clothing, white goods (e.g. fridges to store medicine), and specialist equipment such as beds and orthotics not supplied by the NHS. Advocacy and Signposting.. Campaigning for increased government support, and liaison with social services to ensure families access all available help. • Respite and Special Experiences: Organising respite breaks and magical experiences with celebrities or organisations such as Disney, when possible. Celebration Support.. Provision of birthday and Christmas gifts to bring joy during difficult times. Through these activities, we aim to reduce the emotional and financial burden on families, ensuring they feel supported and not alone during the most challenging times. The charity have undertaken the purchase of a caravan in December 2023., this is to provide respite and has been adapted for children affected by cancer by addition of a disabled ramp. The caravan is within close proximity to our local hospital in case of any emergencies. In December, My Shining Star supported the following hospitals by way of gifts, afternoon teas, toys, toiletries, gift cards and grants: QEQM Hospital- Margate Tunbridge Wellsl Pembury Hospital Medway Maritime Hospital St Georges Hospital- Tooting Derriford Hospital- Plymouth Barnet Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital- Newcastle Sheffield Hospital Southampton Hospital Tayside Hospital- Dundee Musgrove Park Hospital- Taunton Kent and Canterbury Hospital Manchester Hospital Leeds General Infirmary Addenbrookes Hospital- Cambridge Alder Hay Hospital- Liverpool St Marys Hospital- London Royal Marsden- Sutton Royal Belfast Hospital- Ireland Bristol Hospital Noah's Ark Hospice Ellenor's Hospice- Gravesend Kings College Hospital- London Edinburgh Hospital Cardiff Hospital- Wales Great Ormond Street Hospital- London Glasgow Hospital Summary of the main activities 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) The above e uated to 5,000 resents. TAR March 2012
In the time period of this report, the charity has distributed 91 grants to families. The areas of need were for therapy, food vouchers, essential items such as washing machine, hospital pushchair, support with high priority bills and debts (red letter demands), clothing, sibling support, gifts for Christmas and birthdays, parking and petrol, food whilst in hospital. One gentleman had a child in hospital and his laptop was stolen from outside his address which meant he could not continue working from home whilst caring for his daughter. My Shining Star replaced this preventing him from falling further into poverty and putting further strains on the benefits system. Additional detsils of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) Our provisions are inclusive to all British citizens affected by childhood Canr. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment,. contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year During this time period we employed another member of staff, increased our charity activities and income on the previous year. We have increased our runners for the London Landmarks half marathon. We were able to host a large, successful summer event in the local community which both regular supporters, the general public and our families affected by cancer were able to attend. The charity received restricted income grants from.. Albert Trust Anton Jurgens Cantiacorum Childwick Colyer Fergusson Henry Smith Kent Community Foundation Screw Fix Foundation TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review It is the policy of the charity to always have a minimum of £40,000 in reserves. Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit NIA Further financial review details (Optional information) The increase in income has helped with the employment of another member of staff- which has significantly increased our output in the local community and beyond and has increased our charitable objectives. Our income is largely based on donations due to our heavy presence in the community and the transparency of the support that we give. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Raising awareness and campaigning for change within the cancer community is also of extreme importance to our values. This can be either online, via Government policies, with MP'S, working with the hospitals, the general public and generally advocating for more support and change for those affected. This is to reduce poverty and ease pressure on public services- including the NHS, counselling and the local authorities. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) I RAG4 I <tsS reJ . Date 26109115 TAR March 2012
| CMA#lfY (OMMI5510 IU# ÈP414IANII At4t) WAiI My Shining Star 1170482 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0111212023 To 3011112024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to n•af••t Restrictod funds Endowmonl funds Totsl fund8 Last year to th• n•ar••t £ to th• nèar•8t £ to th• n•ar••t £ A1 Recei Donations banked Grants Fundraising ev•nts Other receipt5 153,661 39,500 34,920 129 153.661 39,500 34,920 129 167,764 53.183 1,245 ub total (Gross income for AR) 228,210 228,210 222.192 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts 228.210 228,210 222,192 A3Pa ments Grants and gifts given Fundraisin9 8nd merchsndi Office runnin9 Costs OrganiJ8rs wagès and expen$9 Staff pensions Advertising and b$ll? Professional fees Moior running exp8nses Sundry expenses Caravan costs 28,041 1,243 28,816 97,896 4,857 1.118 2.840 2,564 1,274 18,302 184,951 28,041 1.243 28.816 97,898 4.8S7 1,118 2,84Q 2.$64 1.274 16,302 184.951 21,860 10,741 20,774 71,012 4,163 14,OS2 2.440 2,943 1,797 Sub total 149.582 A4 Asset and Investment urchases, see table Office equipment Vehicbj 3.27S 20.000 23.275 3,275 20,000 23,275 3,390 Sub total 3,390 208,227 208,227 1 S2,972 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash lunds this year end 19,983 19,983 69,220 127,799 147.782 127,799 147,782 $8.579 127,799 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2310912025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to ngar8St £ Restrict6d funds to n•at £ Endowment funds to n•arg$t £ Categories Detai13 B1 Cash funds Current Account 147,709 Cash in hand 73 Total cash funds 147.782 18W8a balanc88 with r8c*Ipi8 and paymeni$ awounllsll Unrestricted funds to neareit É Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to ngar83t £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to which aos•t bglon Current v•lu• lonal Detslls Coit loptlonall 83 Investment assets Fund to whi¢h 48sot bfrlon Unreslricleoj Curr•nl volu• ional Detalls Office equipm•nt Co•t loption•ll B4 Assets retained for tha charlty's own use Vehicle¥ Unrestricted 47.09S Fund to whieh Amount du• tsonal When due tional Details BS Liabilities Signed by one or trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval CCXX R2 a¢xounls ISSI 2310912025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of My Shining Star On accounts for tha year ended 30 November 2024 Charity no (if any) 1170482 Set out on pages Page 1 to Page 7 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended 30 November 2024. Responsibilitiès and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statsment I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Samantha Rouse Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if anyl: FCCA DChA Address: Kreston Reeves LLP, Chartered Accountants 2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018
Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 12 Period end date 30 11 2023 2024 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name My Shining Star Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1170482 Charity's principal address 9a High Street Rainham Kent Postcode ME8 7HX Nam88 of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ear Trustee name Office Ilf any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustèè ifan Margaret Stanley Gemma Watt (Justice) Tracy Bunn Ruth Portway Neil Aluwalia Appointed 1810312024 Appointed 0810712025 Appointed 1010712025 Appointed 1110712025 Resigned 2711112023 Resigned 0410312025 Jennifer Marshall Anita Marinelli Dean Johnson 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Accountant Kreston Reeves LLP, 2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime, Chartered Accountants Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ Kreston Reeves LLP, 2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ Independent Examiner Samantha Rouse FCCA DChA Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Anita Marinelli Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document Jeei onstitution How the charity is constituted cio Trustee selection methods y, eieciea Dy Appointed by interview process Additional governance issues (Optional information) Trustees are trained in accordance to charity commission guidelines. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. My Shining Star Trustee framework consists of as follows: 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,. Gemma Justice - Chair Margaret Stanley - Trustee Tracy Bunn - TrusteelTreasurer Ruth Portway - Trustee Neil Aluwalia Trustee Jennifer Marshall - Trustee During the year, the Charity received donations totalling £60 from its Trustees. One Trustee was reimbursed £150 for services they provided to the Charity. There were no other related paty transactions during the year. relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities Since 2015, My Shining Star has supported families facing the challenges of childhood cancer by providing vital emotional, practical, and financial assistance. Our mission is to ensure that no family has to worry about basic needs such as housing or food while coping with the trauma of childhood cancer the leading cause of death in children under 16. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
Key areas of support provided.. Financial Relief. Help with debts, food costs, parking and travel expenses, and grants to families in crisis. Hospital and In-Hospital Support: Over 6,500 gifts donated to hospitals across the UK, plus direct grants and toys for children during hospital stays. • Emotional and Psychological Support: Bereavement counselling, trauma therapy for the entire family, and sibling support to help children cope with separation and trauma. Practical Assistance.. Provision of clothing, white goods (e.g. fridges to store medicine), and specialist equipment such as beds and orthotics not supplied by the NHS. Advocacy and Signposting.. Campaigning for increased government support, and liaison with social services to ensure families access all available help. • Respite and Special Experiences: Organising respite breaks and magical experiences with celebrities or organisations such as Disney, when possible. Celebration Support.. Provision of birthday and Christmas gifts to bring joy during difficult times. Through these activities, we aim to reduce the emotional and financial burden on families, ensuring they feel supported and not alone during the most challenging times. The charity have undertaken the purchase of a caravan in December 2023., this is to provide respite and has been adapted for children affected by cancer by addition of a disabled ramp. The caravan is within close proximity to our local hospital in case of any emergencies. In December, My Shining Star supported the following hospitals by way of gifts, afternoon teas, toys, toiletries, gift cards and grants: QEQM Hospital- Margate Tunbridge Wellsl Pembury Hospital Medway Maritime Hospital St Georges Hospital- Tooting Derriford Hospital- Plymouth Barnet Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital- Newcastle Sheffield Hospital Southampton Hospital Tayside Hospital- Dundee Musgrove Park Hospital- Taunton Kent and Canterbury Hospital Manchester Hospital Leeds General Infirmary Addenbrookes Hospital- Cambridge Alder Hay Hospital- Liverpool St Marys Hospital- London Royal Marsden- Sutton Royal Belfast Hospital- Ireland Bristol Hospital Noah's Ark Hospice Ellenor's Hospice- Gravesend Kings College Hospital- London Edinburgh Hospital Cardiff Hospital- Wales Great Ormond Street Hospital- London Glasgow Hospital Summary of the main activities 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) The above e uated to 5,000 resents. TAR March 2012
In the time period of this report, the charity has distributed 91 grants to families. The areas of need were for therapy, food vouchers, essential items such as washing machine, hospital pushchair, support with high priority bills and debts (red letter demands), clothing, sibling support, gifts for Christmas and birthdays, parking and petrol, food whilst in hospital. One gentleman had a child in hospital and his laptop was stolen from outside his address which meant he could not continue working from home whilst caring for his daughter. My Shining Star replaced this preventing him from falling further into poverty and putting further strains on the benefits system. Additional detsils of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) Our provisions are inclusive to all British citizens affected by childhood Canr. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment,. contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year During this time period we employed another member of staff, increased our charity activities and income on the previous year. We have increased our runners for the London Landmarks half marathon. We were able to host a large, successful summer event in the local community which both regular supporters, the general public and our families affected by cancer were able to attend. The charity received restricted income grants from.. Albert Trust Anton Jurgens Cantiacorum Childwick Colyer Fergusson Henry Smith Kent Community Foundation Screw Fix Foundation TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review It is the policy of the charity to always have a minimum of £40,000 in reserves. Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit NIA Further financial review details (Optional information) The increase in income has helped with the employment of another member of staff- which has significantly increased our output in the local community and beyond and has increased our charitable objectives. Our income is largely based on donations due to our heavy presence in the community and the transparency of the support that we give. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Raising awareness and campaigning for change within the cancer community is also of extreme importance to our values. This can be either online, via Government policies, with MP'S, working with the hospitals, the general public and generally advocating for more support and change for those affected. This is to reduce poverty and ease pressure on public services- including the NHS, counselling and the local authorities. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) I RAG4 I <tsS reJ . Date 26109115 TAR March 2012
| CMA#lfY (OMMI5510 IU# ÈP414IANII At4t) WAiI My Shining Star 1170482 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0111212023 To 3011112024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to n•af••t Restrictod funds Endowmonl funds Totsl fund8 Last year to th• n•ar••t £ to th• nèar•8t £ to th• n•ar••t £ A1 Recei Donations banked Grants Fundraising ev•nts Other receipt5 153,661 39,500 34,920 129 153.661 39,500 34,920 129 167,764 53.183 1,245 ub total (Gross income for AR) 228,210 228,210 222.192 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts 228.210 228,210 222,192 A3Pa ments Grants and gifts given Fundraisin9 8nd merchsndi Office runnin9 Costs OrganiJ8rs wagès and expen$9 Staff pensions Advertising and b$ll? Professional fees Moior running exp8nses Sundry expenses Caravan costs 28,041 1,243 28,816 97,896 4,857 1.118 2.840 2,564 1,274 18,302 184,951 28,041 1.243 28.816 97,898 4.8S7 1,118 2,84Q 2.$64 1.274 16,302 184.951 21,860 10,741 20,774 71,012 4,163 14,OS2 2.440 2,943 1,797 Sub total 149.582 A4 Asset and Investment urchases, see table Office equipment Vehicbj 3.27S 20.000 23.275 3,275 20,000 23,275 3,390 Sub total 3,390 208,227 208,227 1 S2,972 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash lunds this year end 19,983 19,983 69,220 127,799 147.782 127,799 147,782 $8.579 127,799 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2310912025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to ngar8St £ Restrict6d funds to n•at £ Endowment funds to n•arg$t £ Categories Detai13 B1 Cash funds Current Account 147,709 Cash in hand 73 Total cash funds 147.782 18W8a balanc88 with r8c*Ipi8 and paymeni$ awounllsll Unrestricted funds to neareit É Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to ngar83t £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to which aos•t bglon Current v•lu• lonal Detslls Coit loptlonall 83 Investment assets Fund to whi¢h 48sot bfrlon Unreslricleoj Curr•nl volu• ional Detalls Office equipm•nt Co•t loption•ll B4 Assets retained for tha charlty's own use Vehicle¥ Unrestricted 47.09S Fund to whieh Amount du• tsonal When due tional Details BS Liabilities Signed by one or trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval CCXX R2 a¢xounls ISSI 2310912025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of My Shining Star On accounts for tha year ended 30 November 2024 Charity no (if any) 1170482 Set out on pages Page 1 to Page 7 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended 30 November 2024. Responsibilitiès and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statsment I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Samantha Rouse Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if anyl: FCCA DChA Address: Kreston Reeves LLP, Chartered Accountants 2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018
Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 12 Period end date 30 11 2023 2024 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name My Shining Star Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1170482 Charity's principal address 9a High Street Rainham Kent Postcode ME8 7HX Nam88 of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ear Trustee name Office Ilf any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustèè ifan Margaret Stanley Gemma Watt (Justice) Tracy Bunn Ruth Portway Neil Aluwalia Appointed 1810312024 Appointed 0810712025 Appointed 1010712025 Appointed 1110712025 Resigned 2711112023 Resigned 0410312025 Jennifer Marshall Anita Marinelli Dean Johnson 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Accountant Kreston Reeves LLP, 2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime, Chartered Accountants Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ Kreston Reeves LLP, 2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ Independent Examiner Samantha Rouse FCCA DChA Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Anita Marinelli Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document Jeei onstitution How the charity is constituted cio Trustee selection methods y, eieciea Dy Appointed by interview process Additional governance issues (Optional information) Trustees are trained in accordance to charity commission guidelines. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. My Shining Star Trustee framework consists of as follows: 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,. Gemma Justice - Chair Margaret Stanley - Trustee Tracy Bunn - TrusteelTreasurer Ruth Portway - Trustee Neil Aluwalia Trustee Jennifer Marshall - Trustee During the year, the Charity received donations totalling £60 from its Trustees. One Trustee was reimbursed £150 for services they provided to the Charity. There were no other related paty transactions during the year. relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities Since 2015, My Shining Star has supported families facing the challenges of childhood cancer by providing vital emotional, practical, and financial assistance. Our mission is to ensure that no family has to worry about basic needs such as housing or food while coping with the trauma of childhood cancer the leading cause of death in children under 16. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
Key areas of support provided.. Financial Relief. Help with debts, food costs, parking and travel expenses, and grants to families in crisis. Hospital and In-Hospital Support: Over 6,500 gifts donated to hospitals across the UK, plus direct grants and toys for children during hospital stays. • Emotional and Psychological Support: Bereavement counselling, trauma therapy for the entire family, and sibling support to help children cope with separation and trauma. Practical Assistance.. Provision of clothing, white goods (e.g. fridges to store medicine), and specialist equipment such as beds and orthotics not supplied by the NHS. Advocacy and Signposting.. Campaigning for increased government support, and liaison with social services to ensure families access all available help. • Respite and Special Experiences: Organising respite breaks and magical experiences with celebrities or organisations such as Disney, when possible. Celebration Support.. Provision of birthday and Christmas gifts to bring joy during difficult times. Through these activities, we aim to reduce the emotional and financial burden on families, ensuring they feel supported and not alone during the most challenging times. The charity have undertaken the purchase of a caravan in December 2023., this is to provide respite and has been adapted for children affected by cancer by addition of a disabled ramp. The caravan is within close proximity to our local hospital in case of any emergencies. In December, My Shining Star supported the following hospitals by way of gifts, afternoon teas, toys, toiletries, gift cards and grants: QEQM Hospital- Margate Tunbridge Wellsl Pembury Hospital Medway Maritime Hospital St Georges Hospital- Tooting Derriford Hospital- Plymouth Barnet Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital- Newcastle Sheffield Hospital Southampton Hospital Tayside Hospital- Dundee Musgrove Park Hospital- Taunton Kent and Canterbury Hospital Manchester Hospital Leeds General Infirmary Addenbrookes Hospital- Cambridge Alder Hay Hospital- Liverpool St Marys Hospital- London Royal Marsden- Sutton Royal Belfast Hospital- Ireland Bristol Hospital Noah's Ark Hospice Ellenor's Hospice- Gravesend Kings College Hospital- London Edinburgh Hospital Cardiff Hospital- Wales Great Ormond Street Hospital- London Glasgow Hospital Summary of the main activities 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) The above e uated to 5,000 resents. TAR March 2012
In the time period of this report, the charity has distributed 91 grants to families. The areas of need were for therapy, food vouchers, essential items such as washing machine, hospital pushchair, support with high priority bills and debts (red letter demands), clothing, sibling support, gifts for Christmas and birthdays, parking and petrol, food whilst in hospital. One gentleman had a child in hospital and his laptop was stolen from outside his address which meant he could not continue working from home whilst caring for his daughter. My Shining Star replaced this preventing him from falling further into poverty and putting further strains on the benefits system. Additional detsils of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) Our provisions are inclusive to all British citizens affected by childhood Canr. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment,. contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year During this time period we employed another member of staff, increased our charity activities and income on the previous year. We have increased our runners for the London Landmarks half marathon. We were able to host a large, successful summer event in the local community which both regular supporters, the general public and our families affected by cancer were able to attend. The charity received restricted income grants from.. Albert Trust Anton Jurgens Cantiacorum Childwick Colyer Fergusson Henry Smith Kent Community Foundation Screw Fix Foundation TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review It is the policy of the charity to always have a minimum of £40,000 in reserves. Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit NIA Further financial review details (Optional information) The increase in income has helped with the employment of another member of staff- which has significantly increased our output in the local community and beyond and has increased our charitable objectives. Our income is largely based on donations due to our heavy presence in the community and the transparency of the support that we give. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Raising awareness and campaigning for change within the cancer community is also of extreme importance to our values. This can be either online, via Government policies, with MP'S, working with the hospitals, the general public and generally advocating for more support and change for those affected. This is to reduce poverty and ease pressure on public services- including the NHS, counselling and the local authorities. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) I RAG4 I <tsS reJ . Date 26109115 TAR March 2012
| CMA#lfY (OMMI5510 IU# ÈP414IANII At4t) WAiI My Shining Star 1170482 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0111212023 To 3011112024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to n•af••t Restrictod funds Endowmonl funds Totsl fund8 Last year to th• n•ar••t £ to th• nèar•8t £ to th• n•ar••t £ A1 Recei Donations banked Grants Fundraising ev•nts Other receipt5 153,661 39,500 34,920 129 153.661 39,500 34,920 129 167,764 53.183 1,245 ub total (Gross income for AR) 228,210 228,210 222.192 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts 228.210 228,210 222,192 A3Pa ments Grants and gifts given Fundraisin9 8nd merchsndi Office runnin9 Costs OrganiJ8rs wagès and expen$9 Staff pensions Advertising and b$ll? Professional fees Moior running exp8nses Sundry expenses Caravan costs 28,041 1,243 28,816 97,896 4,857 1.118 2.840 2,564 1,274 18,302 184,951 28,041 1.243 28.816 97,898 4.8S7 1,118 2,84Q 2.$64 1.274 16,302 184.951 21,860 10,741 20,774 71,012 4,163 14,OS2 2.440 2,943 1,797 Sub total 149.582 A4 Asset and Investment urchases, see table Office equipment Vehicbj 3.27S 20.000 23.275 3,275 20,000 23,275 3,390 Sub total 3,390 208,227 208,227 1 S2,972 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash lunds this year end 19,983 19,983 69,220 127,799 147.782 127,799 147,782 $8.579 127,799 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2310912025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to ngar8St £ Restrict6d funds to n•at £ Endowment funds to n•arg$t £ Categories Detai13 B1 Cash funds Current Account 147,709 Cash in hand 73 Total cash funds 147.782 18W8a balanc88 with r8c*Ipi8 and paymeni$ awounllsll Unrestricted funds to neareit É Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to ngar83t £ Details B2 Other monetary assets Fund to which aos•t bglon Current v•lu• lonal Detslls Coit loptlonall 83 Investment assets Fund to whi¢h 48sot bfrlon Unreslricleoj Curr•nl volu• ional Detalls Office equipm•nt Co•t loption•ll B4 Assets retained for tha charlty's own use Vehicle¥ Unrestricted 47.09S Fund to whieh Amount du• tsonal When due tional Details BS Liabilities Signed by one or trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval CCXX R2 a¢xounls ISSI 2310912025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of My Shining Star On accounts for tha year ended 30 November 2024 Charity no (if any) 1170482 Set out on pages Page 1 to Page 7 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended 30 November 2024. Responsibilitiès and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statsment I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Samantha Rouse Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if anyl: FCCA DChA Address: Kreston Reeves LLP, Chartered Accountants 2nd Floor, Maritime Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IER October 2018
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018