Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1218265CIO
The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.
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What are the key facts about The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation?
- Registered charity number
- 1218265
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Stafford
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.thebrighteststar.org.uk
Quick answer
The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation (number 1218265) 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 The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation do?
For the public benefit to relieve the needs of children and young people with special education needs and disabilities in the Staffordshire area in particular by the provision of facilities for play, recreation and development, and by supporting their families and carers.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation
Answers The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Staffordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesDisabilityHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation as a registered charity (number 1218265) 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 The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation's charity number?
- The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation's charity number is 1218265. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1218265?
- Search 1218265 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation do?
- For the public benefit to relieve the needs of children and young people with special education needs and disabilities in the Staffordshire area in particular by the provision of facilities for play, recreation and development, and by supporting their families and carers.
- Does The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation?
- The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebrighteststar.org.uk. 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 The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation?
- The register does not record The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation registered as a charity?
- The Brightest Star Inclusive Foundation was entered on the register on 1 June 2026.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.