# Newstart

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1077664 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1077664)
- Latest income: £415; spending £39.5k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/newstart

re-sale of second hand goods. funding of local community projects, i.e. local toy library, elderley holiday bus trips, cubs and scouts, and general and individual needs

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Newstart is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Newstart reported income of £415 and spending of £39.5k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Newstart in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 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

### Is Newstart open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Newstart is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Newstart give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Newstart makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How large is Newstart?

In its latest reported year Newstart reported income of £415 and spending of £39.5k.


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