Starting Out Charity
Also known as: Kindness Offensive, Starting Out, The Starting Out Charity Harrow
Assisting individuals, businesses and community groups starting out on new and challenging ventures, with a particular emphasis on stopping global warming. To relieve hardship within communities by distributing goods and services via large fun volunteering projects.
Activities & Mission
Assisting individuals, businesses and community groups starting out on new and challenging ventures, with a particular emphasis on stopping global warming. To relieve hardship within communities by distributing goods and services via large fun volunteering projects.
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
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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 | £164,941 | £190,674 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £48,040 | £65,184 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £118,891 | £99,816 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £119,050 | £92,731 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £52,076 | £42,026 | 0 / 32 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Starting Out Charity
What does Starting Out Charity do?
Assisting individuals, businesses and community groups starting out on new and challenging ventures, with a particular emphasis on stopping global warming. To relieve hardship within communities by distributing goods and services via large fun volunteering projects.
How much income did Starting Out Charity report in 2025?
Starting Out Charity reported total income of £165k and reported expenditure of £191k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Starting Out Charity registered as a charity?
Starting Out Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 1997 as charity number 1064064. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Starting Out Charity?
Starting Out Charity is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anton Roche. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Starting Out Charity operate?
Starting Out Charity operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Starting Out Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Starting Out Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064064.
Details
5-7 Buck Street
NW1 8NJ
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Also Known As
- Kindness Offensive
- Starting Out
- The Starting Out Charity Harrow
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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