# STRONGER TOGETHER ACROSS RINGWOOD AND FORDINGBRIDGE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1208708
- **Other names:** STARF
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 18, 2024
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1208708


## Contact

- **Address:** POULNER BAPTIST CHAPEL, HANGERSLEY, RINGWOOD
- **Postcode:** BH24 3HZ
- **Phone:** 07789881963
- **Email:** help@starf.uk
- **Website:** https://starf.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SUFFERING POVERTY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR POOR MENTAL HEALTH IN RINGWOOD AND FORDINGBRIDGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING: [A] GIVING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ORGANISATIONS FOR PASSING ON TO FAMILIES IN NEED AS ASSESSED BY THEIR WELFARE TEAMS OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS[B] FACILITATING (AND FUNDING WHERE NECESSARY) COUNSELLING SERVICES RELATED TO FINANCIAL MATTERS, DEBT ADVICE AND APPROPRIATE PRACTICAL HELP FOR FAMILIES IN NEED[C] FACILITATING (AND FUNDING WHERE NECESSARY) MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED AS ASSESSED BY SCHOOL WELFARE TEAMS OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS[D] ADVANCING EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF PARENTING, DEBT MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OR SUCH OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE OVERALL OBJECT OF THE CIO.

**Activities:** Support for local families (Ringwood and Fordingbridge [Hampshire]) in the form of financial grants and advice to enable families and children in need as determined by school staff and welfare teams. To provide access to support workers, debt advisers and mental health professionals.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Dorset
- Hampshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £44254 | £39975 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Kevin Francis McCormac** (Chair) — appointed July 7, 2025
- Amanda Underwood — appointed Jan. 8, 2024
- Joanna Russell — appointed Jan. 26, 2025
- Julia Gaunt — appointed Jan. 8, 2024
- Peter Vandervelde — appointed Sept. 23, 2024
- Ryan McShea — appointed Jan. 8, 2024