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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1186565
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Black Star is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1186565. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Jamaica, Ghana, South Africa and The Gambia and 2 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “We undertake a range of activities to achieve the objects of the organisation. This includes providing tools and resources to support education and personal development, sponsorship, mentoring and capacity building.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are ? 1)the promotion of equality and diversity and the advancement of education for the public benefit of young people of African, caribbean and dual heritage, in such ways as the trustees see fit, in particular, but not exclusively, by: a) providing a personal, social, academic, career…” In the year to 31 Aug 2022 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingEconomic / community development / employmentHuman rights / equality / diversityOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are ? 1)the promotion of equality and diversity and the advancement of education for the public benefit of young people of African, caribbean and dual heritage, in such ways as the trustees see fit, in particular, but not exclusively, by: a) providing a personal, social, academic, career development and mentoring programme so as to increase their employment prospects so that they can fulfill their full potential and achieve their career and life ambitionsb) developing partnerships and collaborations with businesses, not-for-profit organisations and charitable foundations in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, whose aims include advancing the education of young people of African and caribbean heritage in order to address the particular disadvantage that they face c) awarding such persons scholarship, maintenance allowances or grants tenable at any school, college or university within the United Kingdom and elsewhered) promoting the development of the school sector through the provision of resources and equipment for education at the schools. E) conducting and/or promoting research undertaken for the purposes of tackling the particular disadvantage faced by young people of African and caribbean heritage and the dissemination of the useful results of any such research.2) for the public benefit, to prevent or relief poverty of children the United Kingdom and elsewhere, by providing items, grants, and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other…
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Jamaica, Ghana, South Africa, The Gambia, Nigeria, Barbados
- Also known as
- Black Star Foundation
- Trustees
- 4
What Black Star funds
Black Star is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Aug 2022, it spent £0 in total.
How to apply to Black Star
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Black Star in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Black Star
Is Black Star open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Black Star is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Black Star fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Jamaica, Ghana, South Africa and The Gambia and 2 more areas.
Does Black Star give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Black Star makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Black Star give each year?
The register does not break out Black Star's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2022 was £0. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £0 a year.
How large is Black Star?
In its latest reported year Black Star reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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