MEGANS STARR FOUNDATION
Our aim is to create a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community through our innovative community coffee house. We strive to empower young people by providing them with invaluable skills, volunteering opportunities, and mental health support. Our goal is to foster social inclusion, reduce isolation, and build a stronger, more connected community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Objects
1. TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 LIVING IN PEMBROKESHIRE BY PROVIDING PEER SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF: A. ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;B. PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS. 2. TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 LIVING IN PEMBROKESHIRE IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY: A. PROMOTING A SHARED CONVERSATION AND RESPONSE TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & BULLYING IN WHICH EVERYONE WORKS TOGETHER RESPONSIBLY AND COLLABORATIVELY TO CREATE SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.B. INSPIRING COMMUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED WITH SOCIAL CHANGE IN PROMOTING KINDNESS, ACCEPTANCE, AND INCLUSION.C. PROVIDING INFORMATIVE GUIDES FOR PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND THE DYNAMICS OF BULLYING, HELP THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH BULLYING SITUATIONS, AND LEARN HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH SCHOOL STAFF.D. EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO MANAGE MENTAL HEALTH AND HOW TO BE SUPPORTIVE OF THEIR PEERS.E. PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED BULLYING AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WITH ACCESS TO PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING SERVICES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed the period with a small surplus of £82 and total net assets of £120,165.83, with no debts reported. The trustees' report indicates the organization is moving toward self-sustainability following a year of strategic reinvestment and expansion into new premises.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Nicola Harteveld GMBPsS Councillorchair
- LILY TRUEMAN
- Mark Jones
- shaun evans
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £178k | £171k |
| 30/11/2024 | £96k | £96k |
| 30/11/2023 | £93k | £49k |
| 30/11/2022 | £121k | £103k |
| 30/11/2021 | £2k | £10k |
Common questions
Is MEGANS STARR FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed the period with a small surplus of £82 and total net assets of £120,165.83, with no debts reported. The trustees' report indicates the organization is moving toward self-sustainability following a year of strategic reinvestment and expansion into new premises.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2024 | £20k | Building Futures |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2022 | £95k | Speakeasy Mobile Coffee Van |