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Annual Accounts 2021 




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## Message _**from the chair**_ 

2020 was a year like no other. Between a global pandemic that cost lives and livelihoods while stretching educational and communal resources to the extreme, and the multitude of other personal and professional challenges we all faced, we have much to mourn. But with the unparalleled strength, dedication and resolve of all those who never stopped working to uphold the mission of Shining Stars London, we have even more to celebrate. Together, we equipped our local Clubs to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and safely meet the unique needs of those disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Club staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to strengthen the support systems that help kids and teens thrive during difficult time and got creative, reimagining programs and platforms and investing even more resources to help our youth, families and communities meet their most urgent needs. 

Thank you to all who were part of this humbling outpouring of support and renewed dedication to doing whatever it takes to uplift youth. Our collective impact over this extraordinarily challenging year was tremendous. Our mission has never been more relevant or essential, and we have proven that we all possess the resilience and strength for the journey ahead. 

Moving forward, our priorities are to support pandemic recovery with agile and responsive resources, strengthen the safety, talent and skill needed for longterm success; and prepare for the future by promoting leadership, independence and motivation. 

Together, we will shine the light toward a future that holds opportunity, support and success for all. 


Sarah Grosz Chair 





Today's kids have more paths to success than ever, but they also deal with more challenges, more risks, and more dangers. Shining Stars has committed themselves to doing . more for the community's youth To doing whatever it takes to empower kids to imagine and achieve great futures, guiding, supporting and advocating for them as they grow into their best selves. 

We believe it takes an army of skilled staff, a safe environment, high-quality programs and positive experiences to ensure kids have a great future. 

Shining Stars believes that all young people deserve to thrive. 

Shining Stars imagines a world where the determinants necessary to thrive are fully accessible to every youth in London. Thriving reflects a significant sense of growth or success in and across many domains. Young people with access to more quality opportunities are more likely to thrive than their peers with similar adaptive skills. 



## Our Values: 

Respect We recognize that each person has equal, intrinsic worth and deserves to be treated with dignity. 

## Our Our Vision: Mission: To transform and 

To transform and inspire lives of all Club members to strengthen our community. 

To empower every Club member, through safe and impactful experiences, to contribute to their community and live a healthy life 

Integrity We operate with honesty and hold ourselves accountable for all words and actions. 

Excellence We set high expectations and work hard to achieve them by engaging in continuous learning and improvement. 

Teamwork We collaborate openly on common goals to leverage the expanded knowledge of our entire community. 

Innovation We seek out and embrace new possibilities that can increase our impact. 



## 2021 Star Services 

## Be with me my Friend 

After school club for children who need support with social interaction. Shining Stars's approach to positive youth development, reflects the knowledge, anchored in extensive research, that a quality after-school environment can support the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of young people in important ways. 

## Leadership Badge 

The demand for strong character and leadership skills is increasing in classrooms and workplaces. Being able to think critically, demonstrate empathy for others, communicate effectively, solve problems and collaborate well are necessary skills for young people to navigate the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. Leadership training promotes social-emotional skills, youth develop the strong character traits central to being effective leaders and agents of change among their peers and within their communities. This approach keeps youth engaged and challenged and builds on their existing knowledge and skills. 



## Shape Up – get out of your box 

A unique project to motivate girls aged 12-15 to transition from lockdown and isolation bad habits, to productive good habits. The theme of the project is to combat the unhealthy eating habits many young teens adopted during the lockdown periods, as well as the rising weight gain and obesity concerns that were a result of the lockdown. Triangle – 'try food from a different angle'. Food Education 

Circle – Running in Circles. Fitness and Exercise 

Square – Be fair not square – A fun and educational approach, learning how to remain resilient and strong during trying times. 

## Girls Together Again 

Relaunch of weekly youth club according to Covid safety guidelines. This was spearheaded by a community wide reconnecting event in Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park. 

## Heal with Meals 

All our clubs have now added a warm meal to ensure children whose homes were effected by Covid through illness, loss, financial crisis and emotional instability, will have their daily needs met. 




## Startling Impact: 

'I feel my talents are appreciated and I am an asset to my community' 

Before leadership Badge, 29% agreed with this statement, After Leadership Badge 83% agreed. 29% 83% 

'I understand and value the importance of a healthy lifes 

Before Shape Up 41% a g r e e d  w i t h  t h i s statement, After Shape Up 41% 100% 100% agreed. 

‘ A f t e r  m y  m o t h e r contracted Covid-19, which ended up becoming Long Covid, our home fell apart. Without a functional mother there was little food, no clean laundry, and I missed the loving home we used to have. Since joining 'Be with me my friend' I found support, comfort and friendship. M y  y o u t h  w o r k e r explained to me that soon my mother will recover and we will have the loving happy home again. This gave me much hope for the long journey my family is enduring. 

Basya aged 11 




11 adult volunteers 



INDEPENDFNf EXAMINER, S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SHINING STARS LoNE￿N
We report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2021,
Resp8CtiV6 responsibilities of trusta88 And ex8min8r
ThL' charity s trustL'L'S arc responsiblL. for thL' pfL'paration of tho accounts. The
charity s trustl'LiS tonsidL'r that an audit is not rLquirtrd for this ytsar undtsr th@
Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) ahd that an independent exathihation is needed
It is our responsibility to..
examine the aceounts under the 20LI Act.
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by
thL, Ch<irity ConllhiSSionLirs undor the 2011 Act., and
to state whether particlllar matters have cothe to ollr attention.
Ba8is of independent ex￿l￿er. s r8port
Our examindtion WdS Cdrried out in dccorddnco with the Gotserdl Diroctions given by the
Charity Commissioners. An exarniDation inelude5 3 review of the accountlDg records kept
by the charity and a comparison of the 3¢counts presented with those records. It also
includes consideratian of any unu8ual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seekiiig explanatioiis from you as trustees concerning any such rnatters. The procedures
undertaket) do not provide all the evidenee that would be required in an audit, and
consequenily we do not express an audit opinion on the view Kiven by the accounts.
Independent exa￿1fter. s Statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention..
lil which gives us reasot)able cause to believe that in any material
respcct the requirctoents
to ktrop aceounting rtreords in accordantÈ with tho 2011 Act.. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accountlng records and comply ￿1th
the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met-
121 to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
De Claron Ltd.
3a The Vale
L(JNtN NW 11 8SB
Date
31 March 2022

Shtning Stars Lofrtdon (1186702) - yle 31.12.2021
y/e 31 12.2021
y/e 31 12 2020
Resiricte
Unresiricted
Piands
ResLricted Ur)resLricted
Punds
Income & Expenditure Statement
INCOMING RESOURCES
DONATLONS FECEIVED
9.110.00
39,247.00
GRANTS RECEIVED
34.500.00
34,500.0
9,110.0
39.247.00
TOTAL INCOMING PESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
DONATIONS
CHARITABLL PROGK4MS
25,849.57
22,959.93
ACTIVITY SUPPLIE5
COONING COMFETITION
DRAMA THEPAPY and THEAT PEkF.
MEALS aDd RSFPESHNENTS
TRIPS
VEtrIUE HIkfNG
YOUTH PROJECTS
YOUTH SALARIES
2.423.96
500.00
10.928.06
2,011.50
3.231 05
2.500.00
7.757.06
2.155.00
7,282.5C
6,425.37
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
POSTAGE, STATIONERY
ADVERTISING S PUBLICATION
TIIAVEL & PARCEL
PROFESSIONAL FEE5
FUNDRISING EXPENSES
GENEPAL EXFENSES
452.58
1,236.00
1,256.60
1,561 00
440.00
69.00
1,305.00
711.99
2,102.33
458.50
845.00
?.7.00
5,449.82
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
FUNDS 8ROUGHT FORWARD
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
26,J66.JJ
LsaiaNce Jheer
CURRENT ASSETS
CASH IN HAND
26,566.33
13,821.08
26.566.33
13.82L.OS
SHORT TERM CREDITORS
NET ASSETS
26,566.33
13,52L OS
FUND ACCOUNT
TOTAL FUNDS
26,566.33
13,82L OS

RISKASSESSMENT
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is
exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of
the charity, and are satlsfied that systems are in place to mitigate their
exposureto majorrisks.
STATEMENTOFTRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for
each financial yearwhich give a true and fairview of the state of affairs
of the charity and of the profit or loss of the charity for that period. In
preparingthosefinancial statements we:
-select suitable accounting policies and then applythem consistently)
-make judgementsand estimatesthatare reasonable and prudent;
Prepare the financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it
is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in its
activities.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records
which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial
position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial
statements complywith the CharitiesAct2011.

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