STARLIGHT BARKING TRUST

Registered charity 1172102 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We aim to link up with animal welfare charities & tour operators to collectively reduce the number of dogs living homeless on the streets of Greece.Dogs will be safe, cared for & there will be a more humane control of the stray dog population.We will create a model shelter with vet care & an education program in place. Tourist visiting these areas will be encouraged to support the local shelters.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Animals · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£69k
Latest spending
£65k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds net liabilities of £174,974 (2024: £179,199) and is heavily reliant on an interest-free loan from a trustee to meet daily working capital requirements. The trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis, believing that current and future sources of funding will be adequate for the charity's needs.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
The Charity is heavily reliant upon the funding received from Wendy Lyotier as detailed on note 11 above. — page 20
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from trustee
During the period, Mrs Wendy Lyotier loaned the company £3,913 (2024: £9,196) in respect of expenses paid on behalf of the charity, as well as monies introduced to aid cash flow. At the period end, £181,361 (2024: £177,448) was owed to Mrs Lyotier. The loan is interest free and has no terms of repayment. — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Starlight Barking Trust (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Greece · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£69k£65k
30/04/2024£68k£77k
30/04/2023£51k£60k
30/04/2022£45k£64k
30/04/2021£72k£86k

Common questions

Is STARLIGHT BARKING TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds net liabilities of £174,974 (2024: £179,199) and is heavily reliant on an interest-free loan from a trustee to meet daily working capital requirements. The trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis, believing that current and future sources of funding will be adequate for the charity's needs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.