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title: "My Shining Star — check charity number 1170482 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is My Shining Star a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170482. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Rainham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/my-shining-star
retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:41:17.744Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

My Shining Star is a registered charity (number 1170482) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £227,259 (year ending 2024-11-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about My Shining Star?

Registered charity number

1170482

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Rainham

Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30)

£227,259

Website

[www.myshiningstar.co.uk](http://www.myshiningstar.co.uk/)

## What does My Shining Star do?

Support includes help with debts, food, parking, toys, grants, respite, trauma therapy, bereavement care, sibling support, specialist equipment, clothing, medicine storage, and signposting. We also offer gifts, extra magic experiences, and campaign for change, therefore easing burdens for families facing childhood cancer.

## What causes is My Shining Star registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for My Shining Star yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. My Shining Star is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.myshiningstar.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is My Shining Star a legitimate charity?

Yes. My Shining Star is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170482) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is My Shining Star's charity number?

My Shining Star's charity number is 1170482. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170482?

Search 1170482 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 My Shining Star do?

Support includes help with debts, food, parking, toys, grants, respite, trauma therapy, bereavement care, sibling support, specialist equipment, clothing, medicine storage, and signposting. We also offer gifts, extra magic experiences, and campaign for change, therefore easing burdens for families facing childhood cancer.

Does My Shining Star have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for My Shining Star. 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 My Shining Star?

My Shining Star's website is http://www.myshiningstar.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170482).