START NETWORK
Registration #1159483 · Registered
http://www.startnetwork.org/info@startnetwork.org
Albert House 256-260 Old Street EC1V 9DD
The Start Network works through its member NGOs to create new ways of delivering humanitarian assistance globally. Our aim is to deliver effective aid, harnessing the power and knowledge of the network to make faster and better decisions to help people affected by crises. We are developing more effective ways to work together, and new approaches that will reduce the scale of human suffering.
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About START NETWORK
START NETWORK is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1159483). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), START NETWORK reported a total income of £23,802,662 and total expenditure of £23,524,358, a spending ratio of 99% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, START NETWORK describes its activities as follows: The Start Network works through its member NGOs to create new ways of delivering humanitarian assistance globally. Our aim is to deliver effective aid, harnessing the power and knowledge of the network to make faster and better decisions to help people affected by crises. We are developing more effective ways to work together, and new approaches that will reduce the scale of human suffering. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for START NETWORK. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 98.8% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £23,802,662 | £23,524,358 | 99% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026