Redstart Educate

RedSTART is a financial education initiative which aims to improve the financial literacy of young people and give them the tools they need to take control of their financial future. We are creating accessible financial education materials and collaborating with partners worldwide to give one million young people confidence in handling their money.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£941,413

Latest Expenditure

£925,377

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £940,766

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £647

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £872,587

Raising Funds £52,790

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£941,413	£925,377	£872,587	£710,255	£250,000	9 / 1000
2024	£671,791	£695,428	£404,801	£694,219	£240,000	9 / 1000
2023	£941,840	£734,550	£409,609	£717,856	£717,856	8 / 600
2022	£804,367	£475,445	£271,034	£510,566	£510,566	5 / 300
2021	£394,924	£252,676				0 / 91

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Redstart Educate

What does Redstart Educate do?

How much income did Redstart Educate report in 2025?

Redstart Educate reported total income of £941k and reported expenditure of £925k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Redstart Educate?

Redstart Educate has a program ratio of 92.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Redstart Educate registered as a charity?

Redstart Educate was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 2016 as charity number 1170297. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Redstart Educate?

Redstart Educate 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 Redstart Educate operate?

Redstart Educate operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Redstart Educate a registered charity?

Yes — Redstart Educate is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170297.