Welcome to National Star.
Our charity is a provider of specialist further education, training, personal development and residential services for people with physical and learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
Donate today
Donate today to help us so we can continue our award-winning work, helping young people with disabilities achieve their aspirations. Every penny really does make a difference.
Donate today
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Learn with us
We offer full and part-time, residential and day courses for around 200 disabled students aged between 16 – 25 years old, at Ullenwood, Hereford, Worcester and Wales.
Learn with us
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Live with us
We have a range of different options for people with disabilities who want to live more independently.
Live with us
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Careers with us
The young adults with disabilities we support at National Star are currently looking for new care and support workers and nurses to join us.
Careers with us
Why National Star?
Student Open Days
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Hereford Student Open Days
National Star in Hereford is a popular college for day students with physical or learning disabilities. Join us at our open days.
Book your Hereford Open Day tour
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Wales Student Open Days
National Star in Wales is a small, welcoming day college for young people with learning and physical disabilities. Join us at our 2025/2026 open days.
Book your Wales Open Day tour
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Work Based Learning Student Open Day
Need help getting work ready? Our work-based learning team at National Star are experts at supporting people, with visible and invisible disabilities, to get their first job. Register your place at our next Student Open Day.
Work Based Learning Student Open Day
Visit us
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Shop with us
Clothes, bestselling novels, value-for-money toys and must-have home accessories are on sale at all of our charity shops.
Discover our charity shops
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StarBistro
Visit StarBistro, the Cotswolds’ favourite social enterprise. National Star students will serve customers from 9am – 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Book your table today
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StarGlamping
StarGlamping, just metres away from the Cotswold Way, offers you the freedom of camping without the hassle of ropes, tent pegs or rain.
Book your stay
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StarGolf
Our 18 hole golf course situated just outside Cheltenham is perfect for beginners and seasoned golfers.
Book your tee time
News
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Biodiversity boost at National Star
Almost 60 volunteers from three local businesses dug deep to help National Star to install new hedgerows at its Ullenwood campus.
Read more: Biodiversity boost at National Star
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National Star in Hereford expands to support more learners
National Star in Hereford can support more local young people with disabilities thanks to the successful completion of a major project to expand and improve its facilities.
Read more: National Star in Hereford expands to support more learners
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Long-service celebrated at National Star
Staff with more than 300 years of combined service to National Star have been recognised for their dedication and commitment at the charity’s annual long-service awards.
Read more: Long-service celebrated at National Star
Last reviewed on 26/11/2025