CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the perlod From Perlod start date To 0110312023 Perlod end date 2910212024 Charlty name: THE STARTING OUT CHARITY Charity re8lStration number: 1064064 Objertives and Artlvltles SORP reference Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in it5 governing document To relieve hardship within communities throu8h the dlstrlbution of goods and 5er4ices vla volunteering inltiatives run as part of our Kindness Offensive project. l. To relieve those who are In need bv providin8 items and services, particularlv 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 asS15ting 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 splrltual capacities that they may grow to full maturity both as individuals and as responsible members of society and that thelr 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 principally reinvested for that purpose). Delivery of large-scale Festive Giving Drive through our Kindness Offensive, Summary of the rnain activities in relation to those purposes for the public Para 1.17 and 1.19
benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identif led In the accounts. The expansion of our charitable and cooperate network, which we feel confident will create greater stability and breadth in our future deliverables for our beneficiaries. Continued support to new ecological start-up business. Street-level activities, delivered bv our micro teams, have continued to enjoyed good success. Statement confirmin8 whether the trustees have had regard to the 8uidance issued by the Charlty Commission on public beneflt Para 1.18 The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commlssion on public benefit. Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on soclal investment includin8 program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made bv volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achlevements and Performance
50RP reference During the past financial period, Startlng Out has been strategically focused on securing the critical resources essentlal to advancing our mission. In a challenging landscape marked by increased competition for "meanwhile spaces. which we have traditlonally relied upon, our small, dedicated, volunteer-driven team has successfully navigated resource limitatlons. We have laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and impactful outreach. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charlty, identifying the dlfference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 A key priority has been the substantlal expansion and fortification of our delivery network, facilitated through strategic partnerships with prominent charities and corporate sponsors. This collaborative approach not only broadens our reach but also enhances our access to larger, resource-rich project sites. By leveraging these partnerships, we are poised to significantly increase our capacity to meet our charitable objectives, delivering greater support and resources to a larger beneficiary community in the years to corne. Through this enhanced network, we have broadened the range of assistance available to our beneficiaries, spanning from short-term en8agements~such as events and modular activitles to sustained support over extended periods. Our adaptable and scalablé proRrarns are designed to meet the evolving needs of a Browing beneficiary base, provlding both immediate and lasting benefits to those we serve. We remain steadfast in our commltment to providing beneficiaries with essential access to space and resources that align directly with our core objectives. We are pleased to report that these efforts have resulted in a measurable positive impact, significantly contributing to the progress of our beneficiaries.
Our busines5 Start-out program, which was piloted in the previous financial period, continues to show promising results. While its current scope is limited due to resource constraints. we are confldent that its long- term Impact will be substantial as the 8roups we senrfe expand and mature over time. Below is a Ilst ¢f some of the beneficlary groups reached through our outreach efforts this year; each group listed recelved substantial support via projects coordinated by our extended volunteering base for spaces secured by new members to our charity network. Kindle Corner Edith Neville Prirnary School (low- income initiative) Life After Hummus St. Mary's School St. Pancras School Kings Cross Academy The Living Centre The Story Garden Plot 10 The Starting Out Charity The Royal Free Hospital My Little Market The Hlspanic Centre Hornsey Lane Estate Community Nursery Starting Out's achievernents over the past year exemplify our commitment to fostering long-term, meaningful chanRe for both indivldual beneficiaries and the wider community. As we look to the future, we are excited to build on this momentum, driving greater impact and expanding our outreach to serve even more beneficiaries in the months and years ahead. Addltlonal Informatlon {optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities a8ainst objectives set Par3 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Flnanclal Revlew Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the perlod statement explaining the policy for holding reserves Statin why the are held Amount of resen4es held Rea59n5 for holdin8 zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanatlon of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 The Startin8 Out Charity is solvent and without any debts; prepared to move forward unencumbered. We aim to maintain our commitment to achieving a £20,000 reserve. Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.22 £16000 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Addftlonal information (optlonal) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charltvs prlncipal sources of funds (includln8 any fundraising) Para 1.47
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the prlncipa I risks facing the charlty Para 1.46 Other
Strutture, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust Deed How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Unlncorporated IDrate Trustee selection methods including details of any con5tltutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entltled to appolnt one or rnore trustees Para 1.25 Existing Trustees can appoint new Trustees. There are no new Trustees allocations currently pendlng. Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and tralning of trustees Para 1.51 The charitvs organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationshlp with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Adminlstrative detalls Charlty narne Other name the charity uses istered charity number The Starting Out Charity Harrow Starting Out Charity- The Klndness Offensive 1064064
Charity's principal address 5-7 Buck Street London NWI 8NJ UK
Names of the charlty trustee5 who manage the charlty Dates acted If not for whole year Name of person (or body) entltled to appolnt trustee (if an Trustee name Offlce (ff any) Anton Roche Chair Maxine Write-moore Torsten Elllson 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Corporate trustees- names of the director5 at the date the report was approved Dirertor name Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted If not for whole ear
Funds held as custodlan 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 charltws objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltlonal Information (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers Ioptlonal Informatlon) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal information) Exernptlons from dlsc105ure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel detalls Other o tlonal Informatlon
Declaratlons The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlvs trustees Signaturel5) Full name(s) Position leg Secretaryi Chalr, etc) ANTON JOHN FERNAND ROCHE CHAIR Date 04/111204
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WAI19 Recei ts and pa ments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To 0lffjlQ023 2912024 Section A Receipts and payments Unre5trlcted funds Rostrlctod thJnd$ Endowment furHIs Totsl fi&nd3 L•st ye4r to the nejrèst to tht near¢•l £ 48.Q40 118,891 Sub total (Gr05s income for AR) A2 Assel and Inveslment sales, (see table). 4e.040 118.891 Sub total Total recelpts 48,040 118.891 A3Pa ments PAYMENTS 4&660 Sub toral 46,160 46.660 99,81e A4 Assot and Invèstment urchases, soe tablo Fih1urvs and Ffttin s C05t Office E US enl Co 10.524 89 7,999 iO.S2S IB,524 Sub total 6.266 rotal payments 65,184 66.184 lQ8.082 Nel or recelpts/lpayments) AS Transfers between fvnds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds Ihls year ond 17,144 17.144 12,809 41811 24.667 41.811 34.667 12,000 CCXX Ri accourts (SSI
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to nearest t Restrlcted fund5 ¢0 nearut É Endowment nds to neat•s¢ £ dlw44Vt¥> B1 Cash funds Cash ot S?nlard•r 888281 G2sh al Paal 9978 Santsndor ?wn9 16.IFJ4 25 24,667 Total cash funds Unrestrlcted funds Re5tr1cted funds to nearut t Endowment funds io nea•t £ Fund to asiei Won Delalls Colt lopljonall Current v•lu• 83 Investm•nt assets Fund lo *thlch 4¥et lyel Cost lopts'on•51 Current val0 iignal B4 Assets retalned for the charlty's own uso Fund to 4¢h relat Amouni dts• onjl llllhen due tron B5 Llabllltle8 Signed by one or tru8tèè$ on behalf of all the Injylety Signature Print Name Date of rov81 ANTON ROCHE 0411112024 CCXX R2 acuullts (SS)
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlnerfs Report Report lo the trustèes THE STARTING OUT CHARI On accounts for the year ended 2024 Charfty no (If any) 1064064 Set out on pages 1&2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 0110312024 As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of Ihe accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commisslon under sectlon 145(5)(b) of the Act. Responslbllitles and basls of report Independent examlner's staternent I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no malerial matters have come to my attention in connection wlth the examination (other than that disclosed below ') whlch givgs me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with Ihe applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no olher matters in connectlon with th6 examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper underslandlng of the aceounls to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not 8ppIy. Slgned: Date; 0411112024 Name: AMANDA TWOHEY Relevant professlonal quallficatlon{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 m<lterial matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examinalion of Gharity aGcounts' directions and guidance for examiners). Glvo hero brlef detalls of any Ftems that the examlner wlshes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018