Start In Salford
START is a Salford based mental health charity that uses creativity, connection and recovery interventions to help improve people's lives. We are passionate about delivering the very best support for the people in our community who we are lucky enough to meet through our work and providing them with pathways into training, employment, volunteering and leisure pursuits.
Activities & Mission
START is a Salford based mental health charity that uses creativity, connection and recovery interventions to help improve people's lives. We are passionate about delivering the very best support for the people in our community who we are lucky enough to meet through our work and providing them with pathways into training, employment, volunteering and leisure pursuits.
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 54% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,576,162 | £1,477,124 | £1,477,124 | £823,367 | £485,714 | 43 / 19 |
| 2024 | £1,408,957 | £1,368,761 | £1,368,761 | £724,329 | £582,334 | 42 / 32 |
| 2023 | £1,316,257 | £1,232,355 | £1,232,355 | £684,133 | £290,949 | 36 / 15 |
| 2022 | £915,668 | £831,344 | £831,344 | £600,231 | £155,443 | 27 / 27 |
| 2021 | £923,814 | £774,957 | £774,957 | £515,907 | £112,946 | 22 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Start In Salford
What does Start In Salford do?
START is a Salford based mental health charity that uses creativity, connection and recovery interventions to help improve people's lives. We are passionate about delivering the very best support for the people in our community who we are lucky enough to meet through our work and providing them with pathways into training, employment, volunteering and leisure pursuits.
How much income did Start In Salford report in 2025?
Start In Salford reported total income of £1.58m and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Start In Salford?
Start In Salford has a program ratio of 93.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Start In Salford registered as a charity?
Start In Salford was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2000 as charity number 1078837. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Start In Salford?
Start In Salford 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 Start In Salford operate?
Start In Salford operates across 2 areas: Manchester City and Salford City.
Is Start In Salford a registered charity?
Yes — Start In Salford is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078837.
Details
62 BROAD STREET
SALFORD
M6 5BZ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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