STARFISH GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £347,259 against total resources expended of £322,230, resulting in a net increase in funds of £25,029. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £226,072, which exceeds its stated policy target of £60,000 for operational reserves. The independent examiner reported no matters giving cause to believe that accounting requirements were not met.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year under review” — page 15
“One employee earned more than £60,000 during the year under review” — page 15
“charitable expenditure of £225,798 (2024: £162,861) from Starfish UK to Starfish SA and other partner CBOs to further the charitable objects of Starfish UK.” — page 20
“The Starfish UK team have office space donated by Investec Bank plc.” — page 20
“charitable expenditure of £225,798 (2024: £162,861) from Starfish UK to Starfish SA and other partner CBOs to further the charitable objects of Starfish UK.” — page 20
“The Starfish UK team have office space donated by Investec Bank plc.” — page 20
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from Over £60,000 (FY2024) to £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2025).
Trustees
- EDWARD CHRISTOPHER COTTRELLchair
- Chris Kotze
- Danielle Olivier
- Dr Rachel Pillai
- James Siswick
- Matthew Houlton
- Ursula Schliessler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £347k | £322k |
| 31/03/2024 | £336k | £254k |
| 31/03/2023 | £282k | £212k |
| 31/03/2022 | £328k | £202k |
| 31/03/2021 | £229k | £206k |
Common questions
Is STARFISH GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total incoming resources were £347,259 against total resources expended of £322,230, resulting in a net increase in funds of £25,029. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £226,072, which exceeds its stated policy target of £60,000 for operational reserves. The independent examiner reported no matters giving cause to believe that accounting requirements were not met. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of STARFISH GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds STARFISH GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STARFISH GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include AEONIAN FOUNDATION, THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST, THE OAKDALE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AEONIAN FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £74k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2025 | £16k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2024 | £15k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2023 | £15k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |