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2023-03-01-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 02/03/2022 Period start date To 01/03/2023 Period end date

Charity name: The Starting Out Charity

Charity registration number: 1064064

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To relieve hardship within communities
through the distribution of goods and services
via volunteering initiatives run as part of our
Kindness Offensive project. 1. To relieve those
who are in need by providing items and
services, particularly persons who are
homeless or threatened with homelessness, or
are in need of work space, by assisting them to
find accommodation, work space and
employment suitable to their needs and by
providing or assisting in providing emergency
accommodation and workspace for such
purposes. to advance the education of such
persons, particularly in arts and crafts and to
provide them with facilities for work,
recreation and leisure time occupation in the
interest of social welfare and with the object of
developing their mental, physical and spiritual
capacities that they may grow to full maturity
both as individuals and as responsible
members of society and that their condition of
life may be improved. 2. To relieve those in
need and those who face social obstacles
through the creation of new businesses and in
particular, (but not limited to), social
enterprises, (defined as a business with
primarily social objectives whose surpluses are
principallyreinvested for thatpurpose).
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 • Delivery of large-scale Festive Giving
Drive through our Kindness Offensive.
• Extensive support offered to new
ecological start-up businesses.
*Street-level activities, delivered by our
micro teams, have enjoyed good success.

• The development of independent revenue streams (post-Covid). Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees confirm that they have had regard whether the trustees have to the guidance issued by the Charity had regard to the guidance Commission on public benefit. issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 In the financial period under review, our
organisation has actively pursued the
establishment of sustainable revenue
streams. Regrettably, the aftermath of
the Covid-19 pandemic has presented
challenges, particularly in the form of
diminished contributions from key
supporters whose businesses continue
to face adversity. Despite these hurdles,
we are pleased to report relatively high
degrees of success in our ongoing
efforts, reflecting a positive trajectory in
this critical aspect of our operations.
Significantly, our direct support
initiatives for emerging businesses
have yielded very satisfactory results
throughout the year. It is our hope that
our efforts in this area will form
something of a blueprint for greater
work in the future.
Our micro teams engaged in street-level
activities have further contributed to
our overall success.
A highlight of our achievements is the
resounding success of our annual
festive event, which reached a
commendable 20,000+ beneficiaries.
Noteworthy was our collaboration with
partner groups that provided additional
storage, manpower, and outreach,
proving highly effective. This
collaborative approach is anticipated to
be a key element of our strategy in the
future.
Amidst these accomplishments, we
have made substantial progress in
securing the long-term stability of our
charity. Having reached and positively
impacted over 25,000 beneficiaries in
alignment with our stated aims and
objectives, our organisation remains
steadfast in our commitment to grow
and broaden our impact.
Our business start-out programme has
also demonstrated a good level of
success, underscoring its potential for
future impact. As we continue to
navigate the evolving landscape, we
remain dedicated to pursuing our
mission, ensuring the sustained welfare
of our beneficiaries and the fulfilment
of our organisational goals.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of theperiod		 Para 1.21 The Starting Out Charity is solvent and without
any debts; prepared to move forward
unencumbered.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 We have aimed to increase our reserves to
£20,000 to cover ongoing activities if
needed. This amount has been revised
upward due to ongoing national instability
and decline, which has affected our
fundraising capacity.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £16000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Trust Deed
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Unincorporated
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Existing Trustees can appoint new Trustees.
There are no new Trustees allocations currently
pending.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name The Starting Out Charity
Other name the charity uses Harrow Starting Out Charity–The Kindness Offensive
Registered charity number 1064065
Charity’s principal address 1 Alpine Road, Hastings, TN34 3JP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date

Charity Name No (if any)
Starting Out
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 Period start date
02/03/2022		 Period end date
To
01/03/2023

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
118,891
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-
-
-
-
-
-
118,891
-
-
-
118,891
99,816
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-
-
-
-
-
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-
99,816
6,266
-
6,266
106,082
12,809
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29,002
41,811		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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to the nearest £
118,891
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118,891
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118,891
99,816
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99,816
6,266
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6,266
106,082

12,809		 Total funds
to the nearest £
118,891
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118,891
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118,891
99,816
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99,816
6,266
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6,266
106,082

12,809		 Last year
to the nearest £
Total receipts 118,891 119,050
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Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 118,891 119,050
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
119,050
Totalpayments 99,816 92,731
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**Sub total ** 99,816 92,731
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Equipment 6,266 11,067
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**Sub total ** 6,266 11,067
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end		 0
103,798
12,809 - -
12,809		 15,252
- - - - -
29,002 - - 29,002 13,750
41,811 - - 41,811 29,002

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or three trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Cash at Santander
Cash at PayPal
Santander savings
Details
Details
Equipment
Details
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
17,117
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- 343
-
25,037
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41,811
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OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
Unrestricted
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name
DAVID ROCK		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
DAVID ROCK 28/11/2023

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to Ihe trustees Stsrbr¥J Out On aGGounts for the year ended 2023 Charity no (If any) 1064064 Set out on pago8 1&2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust-) for the year ended 0110312023. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees. you are restM)nsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Act-}. I report in respect of my examination of the Trusl's accounts ￿rried oul under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in ¢arying out my examination. I have followed all the applicabl8 Directions given by the Charity Commlssion under section 145(5Xbl of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have o)mpleted my examination. I C￿nfirrn that no material matters have come to my attention in ￿nnectIOn with the examination (other than that disdosed below.) which gives me eause to believe that in. any matorial resped.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with seGtion 130 of the Charities Act: or the accounts did not accord wilh the accounting records: or the acwunts did not comply wtth the applicable requirements conceming the form and conlenl of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fail view which is not a matter 0￿sIdered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come acfOSS no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the WDrds in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 1112812003 Name: Amanda Twohey Relevant professlonal qualifi¢ation{s) or body (If any): Address: 72 High Street, Great Missenden. HP160AN IER Oct 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight rnalerial matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examinats'on of charity acGounts.' directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalh of any items that the examiner wishes to dlsGlose. IER Oct 2018