MOORLAND STAR
MoorlandSTAR provide a hot 2course meal on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursday. We are lunch club for the over 50s in the Splott area. We also host special events including Bingo and offer alternative therapies. We run regular day trips & a timetable of themed events throughout the year. We work closely with our community and are integral to supporting older people .
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £25,000 in reserves as a contingency against unforeseen expenditure, while total funds amounted to £92,393.32. The trustees noted concerns regarding future cost increases and the need to secure new funding streams to maintain operations. Despite these challenges, the charity reported a surplus for the period and confirmed it is in a good financial position to start the next year.
What the accounts disclose
“We hold reserves as a contingency against any unforeseen expenditure.”
“We are fortunate to have some reserves but realise the need to continue to fund raise, seek out new funding streams to ease concerns about future hikes in cost of living and project running costs.”
Trustees
- GLYN Perrimanchair
- ELIZABETH NORMAN
- LILY HOLLAND
- PATRITCIA SOUTER
- REBECCA BRYANT
- Rev DEAN ATKINS
- Sam Speller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £94k | £89k |
| 01/04/2024 | £119k | £91k |
| 01/04/2023 | £61k | £78k |
| 01/04/2022 | £36k | £71k |
| 01/04/2021 | £135k | £79k |
Common questions
Is MOORLAND STAR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £25,000 in reserves as a contingency against unforeseen expenditure, while total funds amounted to £92,393.32. The trustees noted concerns regarding future cost increases and the need to secure new funding streams to maintain operations. Despite these challenges, the charity reported a surplus for the period and confirmed it is in a good financial position to start the next year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MOORLAND STAR?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MOORLAND STAR as a grant recipient include THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/01/2025 | £20k | WALES COL - Moorland Star Wherever you are |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2021 | £10k | COVID-19 - Moorland Star |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 - Moorland mobile lunch provision |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2019 | £9k | MEMORY & MENTORING |