Start Upright
Lecture courseLife skills trainingEducational and welfare grants to individuals and organisations
Activities & Mission
Lecture courseLife skills trainingEducational and welfare grants to individuals and organisations
Grants
Start Upright is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2026)
- £5,223,856
- Who it helps
- children and young people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £5,549,990 | £5,506,927 | £5,506,927 | £60,037 | £25,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2025 | £2,600,194 | £2,580,628 | £2,580,628 | £16,974 | £22,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,415,498 | £3,451,240 | £3,451,240 | -£2,592 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £4,918,898 | £5,197,892 | £5,197,892 | £33,150 | £33,150 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,958,264 | £3,677,780 | £3,677,780 | £312,144 | £612,960 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Start Upright
What does Start Upright do?
Lecture courseLife skills trainingEducational and welfare grants to individuals and organisations
How much income did Start Upright report in 2026?
Start Upright reported total income of £5.55m and reported expenditure of £5.51m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Start Upright registered as a charity?
Start Upright was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 2009 as charity number 1130608. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Start Upright?
Start Upright is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Start Upright operate?
Start Upright operates across 2 areas: Hackney and Haringey.
Is Start Upright a registered charity?
Yes — Start Upright is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130608.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 3 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated