Charlie's Star (number 1183437) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Charlie's Star do?
Charlie's Star Charity has been established in order to Create Hope and Smiles for Bereaved families that have lost a child under the age of 19.We aim to provide much needed short respite breaks in Cornwall, away from the mundane issues of everyday life in order that families can reflect, recharge their batteries and focus on their future journey.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Charlie's Star
Answers Charlie's Star gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Charlie's Star as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Charlie's Star's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
(Chas) – Creating Hope and Smiles; Charlie's Star Charity
Where it says it operates
Cornwall · Devon · Dorset · Somerset · Wiltshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Charlie's Star registered for?
Other Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Charlie's Star yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Charlie's Star.
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The register data used for this profile lists Charlie's Star as a registered charity (number 1183437) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Charlie's Star's charity number?
Charlie's Star's charity number is 1183437. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Charlie's Star do?
Charlie's Star Charity has been established in order to Create Hope and Smiles for Bereaved families that have lost a child under the age of 19.We aim to provide much needed short respite breaks in Cornwall, away from the mundane issues of everyday life in order that families can reflect, recharge their batteries and focus on their future journey.
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How can I donate to Charlie's Star?
Charlie's Star's website listed in our register data is http://www.charliesstar.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Charlie's Star?
The register records Charlie's Star as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Charlie's Star's trustees paid?
Charlie's Star's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Charlie's Star registered as a charity?
Charlie's Star was entered on the register on 15 May 2019.