SHEPHERD’S STAR
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER - 1196520 CIO-Foundation Registered 11[th] November 2021
Trustees Annual Report for the Financial Year 1[st] June 2024 to 31[st] May 2025
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CONTENTS
| Page | 3 | - | Legal and Administrative Information |
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| Page | 4 | - | Introduction to Shepherd’s Star |
| Page | 4 - 5 | - | Mission |
| Page | 5 | - | Main Activities |
| Page | 5 - 12 | - | Explore |
| Page | 13 - 16 | - | Good Friday |
| Page | 17 - 18 | - | Shine |
| Page | 19 - 20 | - | Table of Hope |
| Page | 21-22 | - | Christmas Box |
| Page | 23 | - | Rotary Fair – Fundraising Event |
| Page | 24 - 26 | - | Partners, Funders & Supporters |
| Page | 27 – 28 | - | Volunteer Contribution |
| Page | 29 | - | Marketing & Reporting |
| Page | 29 – 32 | - | Structure, Governance & Management |
| Page | 32 - 36 | - | Financials |
| Page | 37 | - | Declarations |
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1196520 LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation DATE OF REGISTRATION 11[th] November 2021 START OF FINANCIAL PEROID 1[st] June 2024 END OF FINANCIAL PERIOD 31[st] May 2025 TRUSTEES Brenton Booth (October 2024) Judith King (Secretary) Marianne Welsh Justin Wingfield (Chair) DIRECTOR Desiree Shepherd BANKERS Metro Bank 64-66 Clarence Street Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 1NP ADMINISTRATION ADDRESS 49 Richmond Hill Richmond TW10 6RE E-MAIL AND WEBSITE connect@shepherdsstar.org www.shepherdsstar.org
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INTRODUCTION TO SHEPHERD’S STAR AND OUR ACTIVITIES
Our story began during the 2020 pandemic, when six Richmond residents volunteered their time to serve in a crisis that had reduced frontline services.
As restrictions lifted, we reflected on the gaps we had identified and the encouragement we had received from residents, businesses, and organisations.
We began to wonder whether there was an opportunity to continue serving and build on this momentum. That opportunity became our mission: to empower people who have faced life's challenges to build confidence, connections, and skills for new opportunities and from there, we grew.
Looking ahead, our aim is clear: to continue reducing isolation, nurturing confidence, and creating pathways to opportunity for adults facing hardship across South West London.
1 MISSION
At Shepherd's Star, our mission is to empower people who have faced life's challenges to build confidence, connections, and skills for new opportunities .
Who we serve:
Our beneficiaries are adults who’ve experienced life challenges due to being socially or economically dis-advantaged. They include people living with disabilities, people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, single mothers, refugees, “harder to reach” individuals and those facing financial hardship.
Many present with mental fragility, diminished work capacity, loss of confidence or lack of self-worth. Their challenges include social anxiety and exclusion, abuse, criminal past, homelessness or at risk of homelessness, long-term unemployment, drug/alcohol dependence, mental ill health and financial distress.
Through our key services, beneficiaries develop positive social networks and cultivate relationships that provide emotional support and encouragement,
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increasing their resilience and reducing isolation enabling them to reengage with the community.
2. MAIN ACTIVITIES
Shepherd’s Star in collaboration with volunteers, local businesses and statutory and charitable partner organisations, is committed to promoting greater social inclusion and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.
Shepherd’s Star does this through a number of projects: Explore (personal development and skills programme), Shine (barista and hospitality training), Good Friday (weekly community space), Table of Hope (seasonal community lunch at a communal table) and Christmas Holiday Box (supporting families in need over Christmas).
3. EXPLORE
Explore is a one day a week, socially-engaging personal development and skills programme , run over six weeks.
Launched in February 2022, Explore is our flagship programme, uniquely designed for those who are often the hardest to reach. It offers a first step on the development pathway.
We do this through running skills introduction, wellbeing and personal development workshops, once-a-week, for six weeks, during three terms a year. Many of our participants live with social anxiety, low confidence, or barriers to learning and employment.
For this reason, Explore is not about numbers, it's about journeying alongside those who need it most. Graduates are supported beyond the programme, with opportunities to stay connected through ongoing social activities and via our network of dedicated partners.
Since the launch of Explore in February 2022, the program has seen impressive engagement and success over ten terms, including Spring 2025. We have received 95 registrations, with a commendable 64 participants graduating after successfully completing 5 or 6 out of 6 sessions. Among
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these graduates, the gender distribution was fairly balanced, comprising 31 males, 32 females, and one non-binary individual.
An inspiring 47 of these graduates, which accounts for 73%, have progressed to volunteering or further personal development through courses, training, or continued study. Additionally, 9 graduates have successfully transitioned into employment.
Explore Program Key Achievements - 10 Terms
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"One of the few organisations working at the earliest stages of the developmental pathway" - Ursula Johnston, Reed in Partnership
"The Explore programme is unique because of the people who run it. The passion, generosity of spirit and devotion to each person is remarkable. We know at RFS how much social interaction and forming meaningful relationships makes a fundamental difference for people's well being. Recognising and accepting everyone's differences is one of the things that Explore does so well. Humility is a word which sums this up.” - Simon Westgarth, CEO RFS
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Through the Explore journey, individuals begin to see possibility again: rebuilding confidence, discovering hidden potential, and taking progressive steps towards a hopeful future.
"Explore provided me with a supportive community and meaningful volunteering opportunities. Volunteering and engaging in personal development workshops helped me reconnect with my values and discover new passions. A personal values workshop was a turning point: I discovered my core value was empathy which has inspired me to enrol in a clinical psychology programme at Kings College, London." - Sabya
Shepherd’s Star is extremely thankful and fortunate to be working alongside organisations who refer individuals to the Explore programme.
| Spear | Look Ahead Mental Health |
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| DWP - Job Centre | Reed in Partnership |
| Riverbank Trust | St. Mungo’s |
| Ruils | Work Match |
| RWCDAS | United Response |
The combination of socially engaging activities, skills training, peer support, confidence building, mental wellbeing workshops and improved nutrition, contributes towards increased resilience and improved wellbeing.
Explore Partners involved in delivering and supporting Explore include local businesses, charities and educational providers. All speakers are experienced and knowledgeable in teaching/training the topic and skill of their workshop. Our partners include - The Richmond Furniture Scheme, Kew Gardens, Bhuti, Harrington Design & Build, Relish & Grace, The Social Drinking Company, Crosslight Advice, Maia Rushby Consulting, Work Match, Shine Barista Training, Cooking Up, RHACC and Richmond Council for Voluntary Service.
Upon completion of our programme, graduates are supported with signposting to find volunteer roles, further training and study or work opportunities to improve their income, reducing poverty and economic disadvantage. Additionally, opportunities to stay connected through ongoing social activities and via our network of dedicated partners including The Richmond Furniture Scheme, Kew Gardens, RHACC and Richmond Council for Voluntary Service.
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Case Study - Jono
From addiction and breakdown to a new career in hospitality, Jono's journey shows the power of community, purpose, and belief.
A story of restoration...
Jono's journey with Shepherd's Star began when his brother Daniel, visiting from overseas, brought him along to our Good Friday community space. At the time, Jono was living in the UK and struggling with addiction and the aftermath of a mental breakdown following the loss of his job.
His brother was looking for a supportive community that could walk alongside Jono as he began rebuilding his life.
Through Good Friday, Jono was introduced to our skills and personal development programme, Explore. For the first time, he found a safe space to open up, share his story, and discover he wasn't alone.
From Explore, Jono was signposted to opportunities in food and hospitality with Beyond Food. He was supported by his Job Centre Employment Advisor and Work Match Employment Officer.
Since graduating from Beyond Food, Jono continued to volunteer with our hospitality team at Good Friday while searching for employment. Jono has recently celebrated a new chapter: accepting a role at The Ivy Restaurant and is ambitious for future opportunities.
"Explore gave me an opportunity to discover who I was again... I discovered I wasn't alone. I've enjoyed the exchange and the journey of doing it with others.
It reminded me I was good at what I did... I was given a chance to shine again.
That Shepherd's Star believed in me, that I am finding my feet and the reality of what is in front of me is only possible because of the foundation Shepherd's Star has set for me in this brand-new life - it's been crucial in giving me a sense of purpose." - Jono
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In May 2024 Shepherd’s Star began a six week pilot of our Explore to More programme. The idea for the group was birthed by our Explore graduates: “we started Explore to More because we did not want Explore to end.” The aim of the monthly meet up is to offer a regular space to support and encourage those who have graduated from Explore on their next steps.
Explore to More has attracted 12 unique individuals, highlighting the program's appeal and effectiveness. To support our participants in their career paths, we have offered 18 hours of personalized career coaching postExplore.
Explore to More has been described by participants as:
“supportive and encouraging”
“a place to practice conversation in a safe place”
“friendship, connections and community.”
Explore to More is open to all of our Explore programme graduates.
Some partners offer potential for beneficiaries to participate in longer term opportunities e.g. volunteering, apprenticeships, further training, social support and mentoring.
“It is an amazing stepping stone, it gives clients confidence, a sense of purpose, achievement, and offers a path to self development.”
Jenny Strickland – Ruils Lead Well-being Co-ordinator
“All of my referrals have responded positively, showing enthusiasm and motivation to take their next steps. Whether pursuing volunteering opportunities or moving towards employment, each individual has engaged proactively with the support offered and expressed appreciation for the guidance provided.” Sharon Hearn – Kingston Job Centre
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3.1 Activities and benefits of Explore
Workshop activities include introductions to practical money, cooking, baking, barista, gardening and woodwork skills. Other workshops include personal values, personal profiles, meeting planning, wellbeing and introductions to further study, training and volunteering providers.
The benefit of trying out new skills in a supportive, empathetic, low pressure environment alongside peer support, helps raise participants' motivation, confidence, self-esteem and sense of purpose and belonging.
The main output is evidence of participants taking steps towards developing one or more skills i.e. signing up for a specific skill e.g. Gardeners sign up to Kew Gardens Discover Horticulture; cooking learners sign up for Cooking with Confidence or Baking Skills for Beginners at Richmond Adult Community College, Cooking with Cooking Up, aspiring Baristas join the SHINE project and keen woodworkers join a volunteer team at the Richmond Furniture Scheme, all of which contribute towards increasing social inclusion.
Communal lunch: each day of Explore includes a delicious and nutritious lunch. The participants help set up the table, serve one another and together, enjoy a meal around a communal table. Relationships develop around the casual, safe, welcoming environment of a shared meal and friendships become mutually supportive.
The outcome of the shared lunches around a communal table gives a sense of belonging, of social inclusion, of being seen, heard and appreciated. This builds our participants' confidence, encourages friendships, inspires hope and supports social inclusion.
Personal surveys: at the start and end of the Explore programme we invite participants to complete a self-assessment, scoring their skills, confidence development and social inclusion on a rating scale. This supports their personal progression, helps them track their growth and boosts their confidence to continue on their journey to becoming more independent and a contributing member of the local community.
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4. GOOD FRIDAY : WEEKLY COMMUNITY SPACE
Launched in March 2023, Good Friday is a weekly gathering where those facing hardship, food poverty, or social exclusion can find connection, creativity and hope.
Good Friday runs out of the side hall of Twickenham United Reformed Church, on the edge of Twickenham Green, every Friday from 11am-2pm.
It is a vibrant community space with a focus on social connection and reducing food poverty through the provision of a light lunch and surplus food provision from Gail’s Bakery in Twickenham. In 2025 we began receiving regular donations of surplus food from charity Surplus to Supper. From January 2025 to May 2025 we have received and distributed almost 1.944 kilograms of surplus food.
Each week, guests enjoy wellbeing activities, creative workshops and shared reading groups, alongside the opportunity to connect with specialist agency support through the All-in- One Hub (SPEAR Healthlink, RWCDAS and Job Centre Plus DWP).
From barista-crafted coffee by Shine trainees to shared reading groups with The Reader, Good Friday provides a welcoming hub for connection and friendship. We also partner with organizations like SPEAR Healthlink and the NHS to offer wellbeing days, helping our community grow in confidence together.
"My emergency food ration is stocked full because of Good Friday."
"You don't know how grateful I am to be in a warm space. I just needed to be warm."
"Good Friday is a place I can come when I am feeling very low and very down, where I am not judged or pushed away. I can chat with others and find a little piece of hope in the dark."
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4.1 Activities and benefits of Good Friday
Connecting communities: we help strengthen and build resilient communities by bringing people together in a warm, welcoming space, where advice and social connection is offered with the aim of building supportive relationships, reducing hardship and promoting inclusion.
Reducing food insecurity and surplus food: Take food destined for the bin and turn it into healthy lunches for the community or offered freely to the community to collect from our community fridge.
Promote change: provide a space to learn and volunteer with new skills. From barista / hospitality training to craft and baking workshop.
Inspiring hope: support mental health, wellbeing and reduce loneliness by creating a welcoming space where people from all backgrounds and walks of life can have connections, sharing in conversations over a delicious cup of coffee - something that for many in need, is a real luxury.
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4.2 All-in-one Hub
Good Friday serves as a hub for information sharing and specialist advice, providing updates on relevant services, benefits, and support programmes.
Guests have the benefit of accessing specialist advice under one roof (All-inOne Hub). We also link and signpost to other agencies – and invite them to visit. I.e. United Response, Hampton Fund and Healthwatch Richmond.
Accessing resources in a communal setting can have the added benefit of helping reduce the stigma associated with seeking help, encouraging individuals to reach out for support they may otherwise hesitate to seek.
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5. SHINE
Brewing confidence, creating opportunities.
Launched in November 2024 and officially starting in February 2025, Shine offers participants the opportunity to complete an AQA UAS-accredited Working in a Café: Basic Barista Skills course within our Good Friday community space.
The course is supported by our unique Mobile Coffee Unit - a communitybuilt project crafted from recycled materials by an Explore graduate and a Richmond Furniture Scheme volunteer.
Beyond Good Friday, Shine is already opening doors. Our Mobile Coffee Unit has been invited to external events - including a networking event hosted by Hampton Fund - giving trainees valuable opportunities to engage with the public, gain confidence, and take steps towards employment in hospitality.
Thanks to a capital grant from The Clothworkers Foundation, the unit is fitted with a La Marzocco coffee machine and professional barista equipment, and Arise Coffee Roasters supply the beans that bring each session to life. This creates an authentic café environment in a safe and nurturing space, allowing trainees to learn, practice, and grow.
“Being in a small group really helped the quality of training as I was able to use the grinder and coffee machine several times which helped with my confidence. The trainer was really accommodating and helpful making sure I felt comfortable”. Shine Coffee Barista trainee
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6. TABLE OF HOPE
Begun during the pandemic, Table of Hope brings people together over shared meals, nurturing connection and community. Where everyone has a seat at the table
Supported by monthly sponsorship, we have hosted 42 community meals (July 21-Dec 24) welcoming between 60-80 guests at each event. In late 2024, Table of Hope evolved into seasonal celebrations at Easter, Summer, and Christmas, as our Good Friday project now provides regular connections throughout the year.
Today, Table of Hope remains a special gathering where everyone has a seat at the table, friendships are built, and hope is renewed.
"Table of Hope is a place to meet people and because I have cancer, I like to come somewhere that gives me hope.” Bernard
“The setting was gorgeous, and the food delicious…As the [Table of Hope] lunch was love themed, we were also entertained to a beautiful poem by Kofyah Remmington, specially written for the occasion. I was deeply moved and felt very privileged to have been invited to such a wonderful and inspiring event.” - Deputy Mayor, Councillor Fiona Sacks .
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Table of Hope - where everyone has a seat at the table...
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A very special thanks to all of our Table of Hope sponsors :
| Richmond Council (Active Fund) | Harrington Design & Build |
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| Relish & Grace | Mortlake Community Centre |
| Bingham Riverhouse | Madhu’s |
| Cambrian Community Centre | St Thomas Aquinas Church, Ham |
| Shiuli | Cafe Mamma |
| Greek Cook & Grill | Franco Manca |
| The United Reformed Church, Twickenham |
Da Alfredo |
| East Sheen Baptist Church | Kew Gardens |
| The Social Drinking Company | Richmond Thai Cafe |
| Pots & Co | Angel & Crown community pub |
| Spice Up, Whitton |
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7. CHRISTMAS BOX : OUR ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENT
Each year, Shepherd's Star brings the community together through volunteer-led initiatives that go beyond our regular projects.
In 2024, for the third year running, we partnered with Achieving for Children, Cambrian Community Centre, Richmond Furniture Scheme, The Twickenham Hygiene Bank and Root Canal Dental Referral Centre, along with local families, schools, and businesses, to spread Christmas cheer where it was needed most.
Together, we raised over £6,000, enabling us to provide Christmas Dinner JOY Boxes to 80 families - identified through a local school and Achieving for Children - ensuring they could celebrate the season with warmth, dignity, and hope.
"The Christmas Box was amazing. We were struggling and thought we wouldn't even have a Christmas, but you made it possible. Just seeing my daughters' faces enjoying a lovely dinner and sweets, words can't describe how special you made it for us." - Christmas Box recipient
"The festive season is often filled with warmth, abundance and celebration. Whilst many of us gather around festive tables, other families in our community face the season with empty cupboards and uncertainty. By being a part of our 'Christmas Boxes' project, we can help ensure that no one in our neighbourhood goes hungry during the Christmas holidays. We come together to show the true spirit of Christmas: compassion, generosity and community" - Jasmin, Root Canal Dental Referral Centre
"I am writing to send you and your team at Shepherd's Star my heartfelt thanks for delivering such a large number of Christmas food hampers to families this year. I know this will have taken a huge amount of fundraising, organisation, volunteer time and sheer hard work, but I also know the joy that it will have brought to the families who received them. Thank you." Ian Dodds, Director of Children's Services Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames & London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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Shepherd’s Star is incredibly grateful to all our supporters, volunteers and community partners for their involvement in our campaign - we could not have done it without them. In particular, we thank:
| Cambrian Community Centre | Local families |
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| Richmond Furniture Scheme | Rumsey & Sons |
| Twickenham Hygiene Bank | Our wonderful volunteers |
| Sainsbury’s Richmond | Express Signs |
| Rent-a-fridge (Steve) | Root Canal Dental Referral Centre |
| Achieving for Children |
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8. ROATARY FAIR – FUNDRAISING EVENT
For the past three years Shepherd’s Star has been fortunate to have a presence at the annual Twickenham Rotary Fair. It represents an opportunity to not only raise funds but also make new connections, friends and represent the community in which we actively serve. 2025 was once again a wonderful success.
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9. PARTNERS, FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS
To our partners: thank you for helping us build spaces of hope, where lives are changed and everyone has a place to belong. To our volunteers: your time, kindness, and commitment create the heartbeat of our community. To our donors and funders: your generosity enables us to walk alongside those who might otherwise slip through the cracks. To our community: you inspire us daily with your courage, resilience, and willingness to take each next step.
Shepherd’s Star has been fortunate enough to be supported by a number of private donors and grant funders. This has allowed Shepherd’s Star to fund both direct project costs as well as much needed core funding without which these projects are not possible.
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Shepherd's Star Funding Sources for the period
Events 1 June 2024 - 31 May 2025 (£88.375)
Income/Campaigns
£11.610
13%
Donations -
Companies
£4.094
5%
Donations -
Individuals
£6.350
7%
Grant Funders
£66.321
75%
Grant Funders Donations - Individuals Donations - Companies
Events Income/Campaigns Other income (Gift Aid) Interest
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Our deepest and sincere thanks to these main funders:
| Donor | Purpose | |
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| Hampton Fund | Core funding / Explore |
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| The National Lottery |
Explore | |
| Active Richmond Fund |
Explore / Table of Hope |
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| Clothworkers Foundation |
Capital Goods | |
| Grace Trust | Core Funding | |
| Chapman Charitable Trust |
Core Funding | |
| Ludlow9s Charitable Trust |
Core Funding |
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| Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity |
Good Friday | |
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| London Catalyst | Good Friday | |
| STEPHEN ROBERTS MEMORIAL TRUST | Stephen Roberts Memorial Trust |
Core Funding |
| Vintners9 Foundation |
Good Friday | |
| Garfield Weston Foundation |
Core Funding |
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10. VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTION
Volunteers play a vital role in the running of Shepherd’s Star - without their input and support, the Charity would not be able to accomplish their objectives. A team of Shepherd’s Star volunteers have been active in the local community since 2020. A number of our volunteers have signed up to volunteer after being a participant or guest at various activities (i.e. Explore, Steps, Table of Hope and Good Friday).
Shepherd’s Star values and appreciates its volunteer contributions and invests in their development and skills. In February 2025 thirteen Shepherd’s Star volunteers were trained in safe-guarding vulnerable adults.
Two local businesses offered their staff to volunteer at one of our Table of Hope meals, arranged through Be Richmond. One of the corporate companies went on to contribute additional voluntary hours by assisting with the development of a social media playbook.
Every term we offer an opportunity for an Explore Graduate to return as an Ambassador - someone who has completed Explore and who is able to support our project leads by creating a warm, welcoming environment for all participants and guests. This role also includes befriending and supporting participants and guests during our social inclusive activities.
We invite the individual to share their thoughts, experience and insight with regards to feedback, direction and next steps. We highly value lived experience and have benefited greatly from having this input into our Explore project.
We recognise having an appreciation of the challenges through a lived experience can provide help and reassure people in crisis / experiencing poor mental health and at Shepherd’s Star, we welcome the insight and compassion our volunteers are able to bring to the team.
This shared experience contributes towards a culture of empathy and compassion, helps foster understanding, build relationships and reduce social isolation.
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11. MARKETING & REPORTING
During the 2024/25 financial year Shepherd’s Star continued its development of a strategic framework to better market its activities. The database system development continued and is now fully implemented and operational. Shepherd’s Star now has the ability to accurately capture and report on initiatives and events and as a direct result, the director and trustees are able to gain focus and clarity on directional matters including:
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Effective communication, promotion, marketing, engagement and administrative support.
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Analysis of data relating to programmes, events, volunteers’ and much more. Shepherd’s Star owes a huge thanks to volunteer IT specialist Derek Papworth for all his hard work and continued investment of time and expertise.
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Utilisation of a full Microsoft 365 suite (free to charity organisations).
As a direct result of and in conjunction with the aforementioned, Shepherd’s Star applied to the Clothworkers’ Foundation for capital grant funding. We were delighted to receive the news that our application had been successful in the amount of £8.000. These funds were received in June 2024 are therefore reflected in the 2024/25 financial year. This amount was utilised for the purchase of a unique Mobile Coffee Unit fitted with a La Marzocco coffee machine and professional barista equipment, as well as computer equipment to further support the digitalisation and data analysis process.
12. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
12.1 Organisation
The Shepherd’s Star Trustees meet at a quarterly Trustees meeting. The director also provides the Trustees with a quarterly Director’s report which updates the Trustees on progress, challenges and the day to day matters of the charity. The Director ensures that the Trustees are kept abreast of important issues and regularly communicates with the Chair by email and telephone with updates and information. The Director attends Trustee meetings. The Trustees are unpaid and receive no benefit from their work with the Charity. There is no relationship between any Trustee and employees or suppliers.
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12.2 Financial Reserves
Shepherd’s Star has in place a Financial and Reserves Policy agreed by the Trustees. The Financial and Reserves Policy sets out the defined parameters by which the charity conducts its business financially. These include budgetary controls, internal financial controls, expenditure controls and the monetary reserves policy.
12.3 Decision making
The Director is responsible to the Trustees for managing the day-to-day operations of the Charity. To facilitate effective operations, the Director has delegated authority, with terms of delegation, agreed by the Trustees. Trustees are made aware of the seriousness of their responsibilities and obligations under charity law. They are encouraged to understand these obligations by reading relevant Charity Commission publications. Trustees are made aware of training courses and conferences and encouraged to extend their knowledge of matters pertaining to their role in the Charity.
12.4 Risk Management
Shepherd’s Star has in place the below listed policies. These have been approved by the Trustees but are continuously updated to keep these in line with procedural and circumstantial changes. The Trustees recognise the importance of the correct implementation of a financial reserves policy and along with the Director remain committed to securing further reserve funds.
| SafeguardingAdults at Riskpolicy | Sustainability policy |
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| SafeguardingChildrenpolicy | Eligibility policy |
| Data Protectionpolicy | Whistleblowing policy |
| Privacy policy | Anti-harassment and Bullying policy |
| Health and Safety policy | Feedback Complaintspolicy |
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy |
Financial and Reserves policy |
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12.5 Trustees
Brenton Booth - Trustee (October 2024) Judith King - Trustee, Secretary Marianne Welsh - Trustee Justin Wingfield - Trustee, Treasurer 12.6 Key People
Desiree Shepherd - Co-founder, Director Laura Stone - Co-founder, Communications & Project Lead
13 FINANCIALS
The financial statements are prepared under the “Receipts and payments” method. They contain a statement summarising all money received and paid out by the charity in the financial year (Statement of Financial Activities), a statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year as well as a record of cash liquidity. The accounts have been independently examined.
13.1 Financial Notes
31[st] May 2025 saw the conclusion of the third full financial year for Shepherd’s Star. The budget forecasted income for the year was £97.100 with actual raised funds of £88.260.
In respect of expenditure, Shepherd’s Star had a forecast budget expenditure of £92.795 with actual expenditure coming in lower at £83.169.
No employees received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in the year. Trustees received no remuneration and were not reimbursed for any expenses in the year (2024/25).
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Shepherd's Star has not given any guarantees and has no debt secured by an express charge on assets as at the date of the Statement of assets and liabilities.
Shepherd’s Star continues to conduct all of its projects and events from the lowest possible cost base. Core costs form a large part of the total annual expenditure. These are in the main wage costs, however without these, none of our projects or events could be carried out. Against the aforementioned, Shepherd’s Star keeps operating costs to a minimum through:
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Sourcing community venues to conduct activities (Good Friday, Table of Hope & Explore) with a very special thanks to the Twickenham United Reformed Church.
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Sourcing local restaurants to provide venues and catering at no charge (Good Friday, Table of Hope & Explore)
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The employment of only one permanent staff member (Director), and one additional contracted part-time staff member (Communications & Project Lead).
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Finding partners and creating partnerships which greatly reduce the running costs of all projects. A big thanks to Gail’s, Neighbourly Surplus to Supper and numerous other suppliers.
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Remaining geographically focused within the Richmond Borough and its surrounds.
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The recruitment of specialised volunteer’s (finance, marketing, IT and strategy) who offer their skills, advice and time.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES as at 31 May 2025
| in pounds Income from: Grants - Funders Heathrow Community Fund (Explore) Hampton Fund (Explore) National Lottery (Explore) Albert Hunt Souter Charitable Trust Richmond Parish Lands (Explore) Richmond Council Active Richmond Fund Community Donor Richmond Rotary Club H & P Association (Shine) Clothworkers Foundation (Capital Goods) Grace Trust Chapman Charitable Trust Ludlow Charitable Trust The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity London Catalyst Stephen Roberts Memorial Trust Vintners Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Donations - Individuals Donations - Companies Events Income/Campaigns Other income (G/Aid) Interest Total Income Expenditure on: Salaries & Wages HMRC Pension Contributions Insurance Telephone Printing and stationery Rent Website and Media Advertising & Publicity Courses & Conferences Subscriptions Bank charges Travel Gifts and donations Benevolent fund payments Volunteer expenses DBS Checks Training Event Supplies Miscellaneous expenses Depreciation Capital Goods Total Expenditure Net Income/(Expenditure) Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
2025/2024 19.911 6.350 4.094 11.610 (115) - 41.850 16.250 2.828 1.237 349 87 406 333 551 - - 261 - 669 - - 197 150 428 3.980 473 - 28.199 13.651 - 2.107 15.758 Unrestricted Fu |
2024/2023 3.000 3.000 16.161 2.081 12.843 5.121 42.206 34.124 - - 335 - 740 475 612 - - 302 - 557 - - 438 - - 8.624 157 - - 46.364 (4.158) 6.265 2.107 nds |
2025/2024 10.500 4.109 8.000 1.000 1.000 5.000 3.063 3.675 2.000 3.063 5.000 46.410 26.700 4.359 1.904 709 177 825 677 1.118 - - - - - - 399 - 868 8.081 961 - 8.192 54.970 (8.560) 19.584 11.024 Restricted Fun |
2024/2023 2.377 10.500 9.956 14.028 9.188 46.049 21.545 - - 519 - 888 735 946 - - - - - - - 677 - - 912 243 - - 26.465 19.584 - 19.584 ds |
2025/2024 - 10.500 19.911 - - - - 4.109 - - - 8.000 1.000 1.000 5.000 3.063 3.675 2.000 3.063 5.000 6.350 4.094 11.610 (115) - 88.260 42.950 7.187 3.141 1.058 264 1.231 1.010 1.669 - - 261 - 669 - - 596 150 1.296 12.061 1.434 - 8.192 83.169 5.091 21.691 26.782 Total Funds |
2024/2023 2.377 10.500 9.956 3.000 3.000 - 14.028 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25.349 2.081 12.843 5.121 - |
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| 88.255 | ||||||
| 55.669 - - 854 - 1.628 1.210 1.558 - - 302 - 557 - - 1.115 - - 9.536 401 - - |
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| 72.830 | ||||||
| 15.426 6.265 |
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| 21.691 |
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the year ended 31 May 2025
| in pounds Net (expenditure)/Income for 2024/5 Adjusted for: (Increase)/decrease in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Change in cash in the reporting period Cash at the beginning of the reporting period Cash at the end of the reporting period |
Total Funds 31 May 2025 5.091 115 (951) 4.255 - 4.255 22.527 26.782 |
Total Funds 31 May 2024 15.425 130 (90) |
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| 15.465 - 15.465 7.062 |
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| 22.527 |
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES as at 31 May 2025
| in pounds Fixed Assets Current Cash Assets Debtors Cash at bank - current account Cash at bank - reserve account Total Current Cash Assets Liabilities Creditors Total Current Liabilities Total Net Assets The funds of the Charity: Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds Total Charity Funds Assets Retained for Charity's Own Use Shine Barista & Hospitality Programme La Marzocco Coffee Machine & Grinder Mobile Unit Charity Digitalisation Programme Laptop Tablets (5) Printer Good Friday Coffee Maker Kitchen Equipment |
2025/2024 - - 15.758 - 15.758 - - 15.758 15.758 15.758 Unrestricted Fu |
2024/2023 - 115 2.943 - 3.058 951 951 2.107 - 2.107 2.107 nds |
2025/2024 - - 1.836 9.188 11.024 - - 11.024 11.024 - 11.024 Restricted Fun |
2024/2023 - - 10.396 9.188 19.584 - - 19.584 19.584 - 19.584 ds |
2025/2024 - - 17.594 9.188 26.782 - - 26.782 11.024 15.758 26.782 Cost of Purcha 2025/2024 4.924 200 503 622 344 250 911 7.754 Total Funds |
2024/2023 - 115 13.339 9.188 |
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| 22.642 951 |
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| 951 | ||||||
| 21.691 | ||||||
| 19.584 2.107 |
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| 21.691 | ||||||
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Notes on the financial statements
General accounting policy
Financial Statements are prepared on the receipts and payments method.
Incoming Resources
These are included when the charity recived them.
Resources Expended
Expenditure is included on a payment basis.
Analysis of charitable funds
a) Analysis of restricted fund movements
| in Pounds 2025/2024 Heathrow Community Fund Hampton Fund National Lottery Richmond Council (Cost of Living Grant Fund) Active Richmond Fund Clothworkers Foundation (Capital Goods) Grace Trust Chapman Charity Ludlow's Charitable Trust The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity London Catalyst Stephen Roberts Memorial Vintners Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Reserve Amount General Fund |
2025/2024 - - - 10.396 - - - - - - - - - - 9.188 19.584 Fund ba brought 1 Ju |
2024/2023 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - lance forward ne |
2025/2024 10.500 - - 4.109 8.000 1.000 1.000 5.000 3.063 3.675 2.000 3.063 5.000 - 46.410 Inco |
2024/2023 2.377 10.500 9.956 14.028 9.188 46.049 me |
2025/2024 - 10.500 - 10.396 4.109 8.000 1.000 1.000 3.750 3.063 3.675 2.000 3.063 4.414 54.970 Expen |
2024/2023 2.377 10.500 9.956 3.632 - - - - - - - - - - - 26.465 diture |
2025/2024 - - - - - - - - 1.250 - - - - 586 9.188 11.024 Fund ba carried f 31 M |
2024/2023 - - - 10.396 - - - - - - - - - - 9.188 lance orward ay |
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| 19.584 |
The objects of each of the restricted funds are to fund the Explore program.
The Explore program is the flagship project. Launched in February 2022 to fill a training and skills gap through a variety of carefully selected workshops with the aim to build confidence, self asteem and re-ignite potential, improving emotional and mental wellbeing.
b) Analysis of unrestricted fund movements
| in Pounds 2025/2024 Albert Hunt Charitable Trust Souter Charitable Trust National Lottery General Fund |
2025/2024 2024/2023 2025/2024 2024/2023 2025/2024 2024/2023 2025/2024 2024/2023 - - - 3.000 - 3.000 - - - - - - - 3.000 - 3.000 - - - - - 19.911 - 11.632 - 8.279 - - - 2.107 6.266 21.939 36.206 16.567 40.364 7.479 2.107 brought forward carried forward 1 June 31 May Fund balance Income Expenditure Fund balance |
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| 2.107 6.266 41.850 42.206 28.199 46.364 15.758 2.107 |
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14 DECLARATIONS
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s Trustees.
Signature
Justin Wingfield Chair
Date
3[rd] November 2025
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srAR Notes (When required) 38 Registered CharityNumber 1196520 Trustees Report for the Period 1" June 2024to 31" May2025
SHEPHERD'S STAR
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES as at 31 May 2025
| in pounds Income from: Grants - Funders Heathrow Community Fund (Explore) Hampton Fund (Explore) National Lottery (Explore) Albert Hunt Souter Charitable Trust Richmond Parish Lands (Explore) Richmond Council Active Richmond Fund Community Donor Richmond Rotary Club H & P Association (Shine) Clothworkers Foundation (Capital Goods) Grace Trust Chapman Charitable Trust Ludlow Charitable Trust The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity London Catalyst Stephen Roberts Memorial Trust Vintners Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Donations - Individuals Donations - Companies Events Income/Campaigns Other income (G/Aid) Interest Total Income Expenditure on: Salaries & Wages HMRC Pension Contributions Insurance Telephone Printing and stationery Rent Website and Media Advertising & Publicity Courses & Conferences Subscriptions Bank charges Travel Gifts and donations Benevolent fund payments Volunteer expenses DBS Checks Training Event Supplies Miscellaneous expenses Depreciation Capital Goods Total Expenditure Net Income/(Expenditure) Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
2025/2024 19.911 6.350 4.094 11.610 (115) - 41.850 16.250 2.828 1.237 349 87 406 333 551 - - 261 - 669 - - 197 150 428 3.980 473 - 28.199 13.651 - 2.107 15.758 Unrestricted Fu |
2024/2023 3.000 3.000 16.161 2.081 12.843 5.121 42.206 34.124 - - 335 - 740 475 612 - - 302 - 557 - - 438 - - 8.624 157 - - 46.364 (4.158) 6.265 2.107 nds |
2025/2024 10.500 4.109 8.000 1.000 1.000 5.000 3.063 3.675 2.000 3.063 5.000 46.410 26.700 4.359 1.904 709 177 825 677 1.118 - - - - - - 399 - 868 8.081 961 - 8.192 54.970 (8.560) 19.584 11.024 Restricted Fu |
2024/2023 2.377 10.500 9.956 14.028 9.188 46.049 21.545 - - 519 - 888 735 946 - - - - - - - 677 - - 912 243 - - 26.465 19.584 - 19.584 nds |
2025/2024 - 10.500 19.911 - - - - 4.109 - - - 8.000 1.000 1.000 5.000 3.063 3.675 2.000 3.063 5.000 6.350 4.094 11.610 (115) - 88.260 42.950 7.187 3.141 1.058 264 1.231 1.010 1.669 - - 261 - 669 - - 596 150 1.296 12.061 1.434 - 8.192 83.169 5.091 21.691 26.782 Total Funds |
2024/2023 2.377 10.500 9.956 3.000 3.000 - 14.028 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25.349 2.081 12.843 5.121 - |
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| 88.255 | ||||||
| 55.669 - - 854 - 1.628 1.210 1.558 - - 302 - 557 - - 1.115 - - 9.536 401 - - |
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| 72.830 | ||||||
| 15.426 6.265 |
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| 21.691 |
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the year ended 31 May 2025
| in pounds Net (expenditure)/Income for 2024/5 Adjusted for: (Increase)/decrease in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Change in cash in the reporting period Cash at the beginning of the reporting period Cash at the end of the reporting period |
Total Funds 31 May 2025 5.091 115 (951) 4.255 - 4.255 22.527 26.782 |
Total Funds 31 May 2024 15.425 130 (90) |
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| 15.465 - 15.465 7.062 |
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| 22.527 |
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES as at 31 May 2025
| in pounds Fixed Assets Current Cash Assets Debtors Cash at bank - current account Cash at bank - reserve account Total Current Cash Assets Liabilities Creditors Total Current Liabilities Total Net Assets The funds of the Charity: Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds Total Charity Funds Assets Retained for Charity's Own Use Shine Barista & Hospitality Programme La Marzocco Coffee Machine & Grinder Mobile Unit Charity Digitalisation Programme Laptop Tablets (5) Printer Good Friday Coffee Maker Kitchen Equipment |
2025/2024 - - 15.758 - 15.758 - - 15.758 15.758 15.758 Unrestricted Fu |
2024/2023 - 115 2.943 - 3.058 951 951 2.107 - 2.107 2.107 nds |
2025/2024 - - 1.836 9.188 11.024 - - 11.024 11.024 - 11.024 Restricted Fu |
2024/2023 - - 10.396 9.188 19.584 - - 19.584 19.584 - 19.584 nds |
2025/2024 - - 17.594 9.188 26.782 - - 26.782 11.024 15.758 26.782 Cost of Purch 2025/2024 4.924 200 503 622 344 250 911 7.754 Total Funds |
2024/2023 - 115 13.339 9.188 |
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| 22.642 951 |
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| 951 | ||||||
| 21.691 | ||||||
| 19.584 2.107 |
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| 21.691 | ||||||
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Notes on the financial statements
General accounting policy
Financial Statements are prepared on the receipts and payments method.
Incoming Resources
These are included when the charity recived them.
Resources Expended
Expenditure is included on a payment basis.
Analysis of charitable funds
a) Analysis of restricted fund movements
| in Pounds 2025/2024 Heathrow Community Fund Hampton Fund National Lottery Richmond Council (Cost of Living Grant Fund) Active Richmond Fund Clothworkers Foundation (Capital Goods) Grace Trust Chapman Charity Ludlow's Charitable Trust The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity London Catalyst Stephen Roberts Memorial Vintners Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Reserve Amount General Fund |
2025/2024 - - - 10.396 - - - - - - - - - - 9.188 19.584 Fund b brought 1 Ju |
2024/2023 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - alance forward ne |
2025/2024 10.500 - - 4.109 8.000 1.000 1.000 5.000 3.063 3.675 2.000 3.063 5.000 - 46.410 Inco |
2024/2023 2.377 10.500 9.956 14.028 9.188 46.049 me |
2025/2024 - 10.500 - 10.396 4.109 8.000 1.000 1.000 3.750 3.063 3.675 2.000 3.063 4.414 54.970 Expen |
2024/2023 2.377 10.500 9.956 3.632 - - - - - - - - - - - 26.465 diture |
2025/2024 - - - - - - - - 1.250 - - - - 586 9.188 11.024 Fund b carried 31 |
2024/2023 - - - 10.396 - - - - - - - - - - 9.188 alance forward May |
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| 19.584 |
The objects of each of the restricted funds are to fund the Explore program.
The Explore program is the flagship project. Launched in February 2022 to fill a training and skills gap through a variety of carefully selected workshops with the aim to build confidence, self asteem and re-ignite potential, improving emotional and mental wellbeing.
b) Analysis of unrestricted fund movements
| in Pounds 2025/2024 Albert Hunt Charitable Trust Souter Charitable Trust National Lottery General Fund |
2025/2024 2024/2023 2025/2024 2024/2023 2025/2024 2024/2023 2025/2024 2024/2023 - - - 3.000 - 3.000 - - - - - - - 3.000 - 3.000 - - - - - 19.911 - 11.632 - 8.279 - - - 2.107 6.266 21.939 36.206 16.567 40.364 7.479 2.107 brought forward carried forward 1 June 31 May Fund balance Income Expenditure Fund balance |
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| 2.107 6.266 41.850 42.206 28.199 46.364 15.758 2.107 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examlnerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Shepherd's Star On accounts for the year ended 31 May 2025 Charity no (if any) 1196520 Set out on pages 33-36 (Statement of financial activities, statement of assets and liabilities, cash flow, notes) er I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110512025. Responsibilities 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 statement 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 a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 111112025 Name: Rachel Farris Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Chartered Accountant- ICAEW Address: 3 Cotterell Gardens Twyford Berkshire, RG10 OXP IER October 2018
Sectlon 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). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. No material matters noted. IER October 2018