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Fair Start

Furnishing, stocking, decorating and setting up libraries in primary schools. Helping schools to install library systems, recruit parent volunteers to run the library, training and helping them to maximise the use and effectiveness of the library through data analysis, promotions and sharing best practice

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Activities & Mission

Furnishing, stocking, decorating and setting up libraries in primary schools. Helping schools to install library systems, recruit parent volunteers to run the library, training and helping them to maximise the use and effectiveness of the library through data analysis, promotions and sharing best practice

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£34,382
Latest Expenditure
£19,650

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 57.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£34,382
£19,6500 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fair Start

What does Fair Start do?

Furnishing, stocking, decorating and setting up libraries in primary schools. Helping schools to install library systems, recruit parent volunteers to run the library, training and helping them to maximise the use and effectiveness of the library through data analysis, promotions and sharing best practice

How much income did Fair Start report in 2026?

Fair Start reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £20k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Fair Start registered as a charity?

Fair Start was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 2025 as charity number 1214138. It has been registered for 1 year.

Who runs Fair Start?

Fair Start is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID EDWARD CHARLES COPE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fair Start operate?

Fair Start operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Fair Start a registered charity?

Yes — Fair Start is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1214138.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 July 2025
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5266062
Charity Number
1214138

Trustees

DAVID EDWARD CHARLES COPE Chair
Benedicta Mary Louise Holmes
Maria del Carmen Palmer
Stephanie Cox

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
26 October 2026
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