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The Restart Project

At the core of our work is the implementation of Restart Parties, the free community events we created for collaboratively repairing broken electrical and electronic devices with the help of volunteers. These events prevent waste, spread new skills and change participants' relationship with electronics. We also promote the concept online and run events in workplaces and educational institutions.

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Activities & Mission

At the core of our work is the implementation of Restart Parties, the free community events we created for collaboratively repairing broken electrical and electronic devices with the help of volunteers. These events prevent waste, spread new skills and change participants' relationship with electronics. We also promote the concept online and run events in workplaces and educational institutions.

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

Latest Income
£490,084
Latest Expenditure
£527,383

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £62,092
Charitable Activities £434,390
Other Trading £39,879
Investments £290
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £597,696
Raising Funds £0
Governance £489
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 2024.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£490,084
£527,3830 / 90
2023
£536,651
£597,696£597,696£217,022£166,1688 / 160
2022
£619,368
£572,842£572,842£278,067£217,0317 / 127
2021
£287,822
£405,6060 / 117
2020
£488,752
£389,7670 / 112

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Restart Project

What does The Restart Project do?

At the core of our work is the implementation of Restart Parties, the free community events we created for collaboratively repairing broken electrical and electronic devices with the help of volunteers. These events prevent waste, spread new skills and change participants' relationship with electronics. We also promote the concept online and run events in workplaces and educational institutions.

How much income did The Restart Project report in 2024?

The Restart Project reported total income of £490k and reported expenditure of £527k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Restart Project registered as a charity?

The Restart Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 2013 as charity number 1151286. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs The Restart Project?

The Restart Project is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Restart Project operate?

The Restart Project operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Restart Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Restart Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151286.

Details

Address
3 Space
International House
6 Canterbury Crescent
LONDON
SW9 7QD
Registration Date
18 March 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5034446
Charity Number
1151286

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Trustees

Friederike Hanisch
Gemma Chiara Del Pozzo
Gordon Robert Fergus
Also governs 1 other charity
Holly Jane Ai-Ming Smith
James Carrigan
Jody Halstead
Matthew Dawson
Norah Mary Lewis
Satheesh Kumar Pillai
Also governs 1 other charity
Tara Rae Carey

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