Question 1

What is the mission of STAR?

Accepted Answer

To advance amateur sport and arts for disadvantaged people. Includes grants and fundraising to eligible individuals, clubs and schools, and the provision of community facilities and equipment. To advance environmental protection and the relief of poverty for low income families. This is by the provision of community facilities for the recycling and resale of furniture, clothes and household items.

Question 2

What is the financial size of STAR?

Accepted Answer

STAR is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £817,425 and total expenditure of £805,249.

Question 3

How does STAR allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 3.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 96.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of STAR?

Accepted Answer

STAR employs 30 staff members and is supported by 17 volunteers.

Question 5

Does STAR receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does STAR pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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