Newstarts
Also known as: New Starts
NewStarts has three core activities that aim to help meet the practical needs of people on low incomes who are moving into social housing following a period of homelessness or other personal trauma or financial crisis. 1.Relieving poverty by donating household furniture and food2.Reducing homelessness by assisting resettlement3.Protecting the environment by promoting furniture re-use.
Activities & Mission
NewStarts has three core activities that aim to help meet the practical needs of people on low incomes who are moving into social housing following a period of homelessness or other personal trauma or financial crisis. 1.Relieving poverty by donating household furniture and food2.Reducing homelessness by assisting resettlement3.Protecting the environment by promoting furniture re-use.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 49% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £617,244 | £623,223 | £613,651 | £212,739 | £101,657 | 13 / 70 |
| 2024 | £637,575 | £664,929 | £655,870 | £218,718 | £151,734 | 12 / 73 |
| 2023 | £554,269 | £507,197 | £486,745 | £253,075 | £253,075 | 16 / 82 |
| 2022 | £474,793 | £463,024 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2021 | £624,862 | £504,134 | £484,661 | £194,234 | £41,227 | 11 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Newstarts
What does Newstarts do?
NewStarts has three core activities that aim to help meet the practical needs of people on low incomes who are moving into social housing following a period of homelessness or other personal trauma or financial crisis. 1.Relieving poverty by donating household furniture and food2.Reducing homelessness by assisting resettlement3.Protecting the environment by promoting furniture re-use.
How much income did Newstarts report in 2025?
Newstarts reported total income of £617k and reported expenditure of £623k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Newstarts?
Newstarts has a program ratio of 99.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Newstarts registered as a charity?
Newstarts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 2009 as charity number 1128541. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Newstarts?
Newstarts is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Newstarts operate?
Newstarts operates across 3 areas: Birmingham City, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
Is Newstarts a registered charity?
Yes — Newstarts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128541.
Details
1 Sherwood Road
Bromsgrove
B60 3DR
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated