SILVER STAR DIABETES
The Silver Star Diabetes charity seeks to educate the public about type 2 diabetes. This is done through the use of a Mobile Diabetes Unit (MDU) which offers free diabetes risk assessments to the general public. The MDUs travel out into the community, to places of work, worship, community events, High Street and retail parks testing the public for free for diabetes and offering lifestyle advice.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £3,243 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £454,575. The trustees report that sufficient funds are maintained in reserves to sustain activities and confirm the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees ensure that there are always sufficient funds in reserves to maintain their activities should there be any decline in donations”
Trustees
- Keith Vaz MAchair
- Adam Lucas Swidzinski
- Dr DOMINIE MCCONNELL
- ROZ CARTER MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £53k | £50k |
| 31/12/2023 | £51k | £87k |
| 31/12/2022 | £158k | £165k |
| 31/12/2021 | £202k | £94k |
| 31/12/2020 | £105k | £76k |
Common questions
Is SILVER STAR DIABETES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £3,243 for the year ended 31 December 2024, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £454,575. The trustees report that sufficient funds are maintained in reserves to sustain activities and confirm the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SILVER STAR DIABETES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SILVER STAR DIABETES as a grant recipient include DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM), THE HINDUJA FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | FY2021 | £50k | Grants to UK registered charities |
| THE HINDUJA FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £29k | The relief of poverty, hunger and sickness |
| THE HINDUJA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £500 | The relief of poverty, hunger and sickness |
| DAWAT-E-HADIYAH TRUST (UNITED KINGDOM) | FY2022 | £0 | Grants to UK registered charities and other institutions |