STUDENTS AND REFUGEES TOGETHER (START)
START works in the city of Plymouth, offering individual support, advocacy and outreach services to asylum seekers and refugees. START aims to facilitate the transition of refugees, and vulnerable minority ethnic groups, from people in need to self-reliant contributors to their local communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net outgoing of £15,281 for the period, reducing total funds from £174,158 to £155,877. Unrestricted general funds decreased significantly from £35,158 to £18,377, while designated reserves remained stable at £136,000. The charity relies on irregular grants and donations to fund its services.
What the accounts disclose
“PCC - Resettlement Funds 247,749” — page 9
Trustees
- Azra Adefarakan
- DEIRDRE JANE FORD BA,MSc,QSW
- Daniel John Steel
- Emily Jane Cannon
- JEAN CURD
- Jason Plunkett
- Kane Clements
- Svetlana Gogolina
- VIVIEN MARY HORTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £407k | £423k |
| 31/03/2024 | £277k | £346k |
| 31/03/2023 | £397k | £360k |
| 31/03/2022 | £303k | £310k |
| 31/03/2021 | £340k | £310k |
Common questions
Is STUDENTS AND REFUGEES TOGETHER (START) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net outgoing of £15,281 for the period, reducing total funds from £174,158 to £155,877. Unrestricted general funds decreased significantly from £35,158 to £18,377, while designated reserves remained stable at £136,000. The charity relies on irregular grants and donations to fund its services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STUDENTS AND REFUGEES TOGETHER (START)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STUDENTS AND REFUGEES TOGETHER (START) as a grant recipient include W F SOUTHALL TRUST, THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Social Action |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE ASHWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Local |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2024 | £20k | Combatting homelessness for refugees in Plymouth |
| UK government | 01/04/2024 | £20k | Transition to eVisa Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2023 | £10k | Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Plymouth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2021 | £10k | START casework service |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 21/09/2020 | £50k | COVID-19 - Students and Refugees Together |
| UK government | 16/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/10/2019 | £10k | START Community Activity Programme |
| A B Charitable Trust | 15/10/2018 | £15k | A grant to Students and Refugees Together (START) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2018 | £9k | 'START Walking' |
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/04/2017 | £10k | A grant to Students and Refugees Together (START) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2017 | £8k | The 'START Assure' project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 26/01/2016 | £10k | Support for refugees and asylum seekers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2015 | £10k | The Cultural Kitchen Training Project |
| A B Charitable Trust | 08/07/2014 | £10k | Refugee and asylum seeker support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/04/2006 | £5k | staffing cost |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/11/2005 | £49k | Refugee Support |