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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1180888
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Throw A Starfish is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1180888. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Kenya, Moldova and Sierra Leone. The register describes its activities as: “We inspire and enable a wave of "starfish throwers", to make an impact on physical & spiritual poverty one person at a time. We:Enable individual volunteers to use their skills, to visit trusted partners and make a difference at a time convenient to the volunteer.Identify and establish relationships with trusted…” Its charitable objects are: “(1) The relief of poverty, sickness and distress in all regions of the world(2) The advancement of the Christian religion throughout the world.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £10.9k and spending of £12.9k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£10.9k
Latest spending
£12.9k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyReligious activitiesEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £10.9k | £12.9k |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £8,143 | £15.5k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £13.1k | £30k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £25.6k | £8,423 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £9,206 | £4,259 |
Charitable objects
(1) The relief of poverty, sickness and distress in all regions of the world(2) The advancement of the Christian religion throughout the world.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Kenya, Moldova, Sierra Leone
- Trustees
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What Throw A Starfish funds
Throw A Starfish is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £71.1k in total.
How to apply to Throw A Starfish
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Throw A Starfish in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (throwastarfish.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Throw A Starfish
Is Throw A Starfish open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Throw A Starfish is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Throw A Starfish fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Kenya, Moldova and Sierra Leone.
Does Throw A Starfish give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Throw A Starfish makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Throw A Starfish give each year?
The register does not break out Throw A Starfish's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £12.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.2k a year.
How large is Throw A Starfish?
In its latest reported year Throw A Starfish reported income of £10.9k and spending of £12.9k.
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