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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1178047
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Freshstart Smart is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1178047. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City. The register describes its activities as: “social work.” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are for the benefit of the public (the “objects”):- (a)to relieve the needs of people who are in need by reason of their youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, social or economic circumstances in such ways as the trustees shall from time to time think fit, including (but not by…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£0
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEducation / trainingDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyArts / culture / heritage / scienceHuman rights / equality / diversityOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides servicesOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £22.7k | £32.2k |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £33.3k | £22.4k |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,110 | £3,936 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £14.9k | £10.8k |
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are for the benefit of the public (the “objects”):- (a)to relieve the needs of people who are in need by reason of their youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, social or economic circumstances in such ways as the trustees shall from time to time think fit, including (but not by way of limitation) through the provision of advice, information, services and support; (b)the relief of poverty through the provision of a soup kitchen, food bank and grants; and(c)to further such charitable purposes (charitable under english and welsh law) as the trustees see fit from time to time. The charity shall be non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion and shall operate an equal opportunities policy.
Where it operates
Manchester City
- Trustees
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What Freshstart Smart funds
Freshstart Smart is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, arts / culture / heritage / science and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £69.3k in total.
How to apply to Freshstart Smart
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Freshstart Smart in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Freshstart Smart
Is Freshstart Smart open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Freshstart Smart is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Freshstart Smart fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Manchester City.
Does Freshstart Smart give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Freshstart Smart makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Freshstart Smart give each year?
The register does not break out Freshstart Smart's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.9k a year.
How large is Freshstart Smart?
In its latest reported year Freshstart Smart reported income of £0 and spending of £0.
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