STARFISH ZAMBIA
We partner with education providers in the third world to provide vocational courses for underprivileged young people, in particular orphans.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with a surplus, carrying forward £8,880 from the previous year to a closing balance of £8,880 after total income of £32,533 and expenditure of £29,656. The trustees report that they operate on a principle of 100% efficiency regarding donations, with overheads and some student funding covered by trustees. The charity holds its capital in a deposit account with Nat West Bank and has no disclosed debts or creditors.
What the accounts disclose
“The Chair of Trustees commits to making up any shortfall, should one arise, to ensure that all students in the current cohort are funded to completion.” — page 5
Trustees
- MARK SHEIRCLIFFchair
- CAROLYN SHEIRCLIFF
- ROGER RYTON
- Shelley Bowden
- Shirley Springer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £22k |
| 31/12/2023 | £18k | £19k |
| 31/12/2022 | £20k | £25k |
| 31/12/2021 | £19k | £14k |
Common questions
Is STARFISH ZAMBIA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with a surplus, carrying forward £8,880 from the previous year to a closing balance of £8,880 after total income of £32,533 and expenditure of £29,656. The trustees report that they operate on a principle of 100% efficiency regarding donations, with overheads and some student funding covered by trustees. The charity holds its capital in a deposit account with Nat West Bank and has no disclosed debts or creditors. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.