STARFISH MALAWI
We are committed to follow the example of Jesus Christ in his compassion for the poor, vulnerable and marginalised by alleviating poverty through education, vocational training and use of sustainable resources. We support a number of projects in Malawi, link schools in Malawi to schools in the UK, sponsor secondary school students in Malawi among other activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £39,488 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £187,238 to £147,750. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis. Total unrestricted funds stood at £39,078 against restricted funds of £108,672.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/09/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (08/11/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (20/01/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2018)
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER KNOTTchair
- Bridget Jackson
- MARGARET ANNE MITCHELL
- PETER ALAN BELL
- Robert Sharpe
- TERRY PICKFORD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £220k | £259k |
| 31/12/2024 | £256k | £238k |
| 31/12/2023 | £255k | £300k |
| 31/12/2022 | £287k | £286k |
| 31/12/2021 | £339k | £251k |
Common questions
Is STARFISH MALAWI financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £39,488 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £187,238 to £147,750. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future on a going concern basis. Total unrestricted funds stood at £39,078 against restricted funds of £108,672. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STARFISH MALAWI?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STARFISH MALAWI as a grant recipient include BROMLEY BAPTIST CHURCH, E3 INITIATIVE, RADSTOCK TRUST CIO, THE DEO GLORIA TRUST, HALCROW FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Life Foundation | 1 | £790k |
| AEONIAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £74k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £40k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH AND ST PAULS ANERLEY | 1 | £30k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRAMSHOTT AND LIPHOOK | 1 | £23k |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £22k |
Charities like this
- CHANGING STARS, MALAWI
- STARFISH GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION
- RIPPLE AFRICA
- MALAWI ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CIO
- STARFISH ASIA
- Support Malawi
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARFISH MALAWI | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHANGING STARS, MALAWI | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STARFISH GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION | £347k | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RIPPLE AFRICA | £2.8m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MALAWI ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CIO | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STARFISH ASIA | £655k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |