Rentstart (UK) Ltd
The Charity is established for the relief of poverty and distress and the protection of health among persons within the borough of Elmbridge by the provision of deposit guarantees to landlords and advice for the benefit of those not entitled to statutory housing or who by special circumstances would not benefit from such statutory rights.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £32,973, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £197,403. Per the trustees' report, these free reserves meet the charity's stated policy target, which requires holding between 25% and 50% of total annual expenditure. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have resolved that the Unrestricted Income and Expenditure Fund should be held at a level between 25% and 50% of total annual expenditure (excluding property management expenses and claims).” — page 6
“Jenny Holmes, the wife of Trustee Leslie Holmes, has been employed by the charity since 2007 as a Support Manager. The remuneration paid to her for the year ended 31 March 2025 was £34,470, which was paid on normal commercial terms.” — page 34
“Rentstart Lettings Limited donated its distributable profits of £32,613 for the year ended 31 March 2025 to Rentstart (UK) Limted.” — page 34
“Jenny Holmes, the wife of Trustee Leslie Holmes, has been employed by the charity since 2007 as a Support Manager. The remuneration paid to her for the year ended 31 March 2025 was £34,470, which was paid on normal commercial terms.” — page 34
“Rentstart Lettings Limited donated its distributable profits of £32,613 for the year ended 31 March 2025 to Rentstart (UK) Limted.” — page 34
“Jenny Holmes, the wife of Trustee Leslie Holmes, has been employed by the charity since 2007 as a Support Manager. The remuneration paid to her for the year ended 31 March 2025 was £34,470, which was paid on normal commercial terms.” — page 34
“Rentstart Lettings Limited donated its distributable profits of £32,613 for the year ended 31 March 2025 to Rentstart (UK) Limted.” — page 34
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Helen Watson — Chief Executive
- Helena Horsford — Director of Client Services
- Liz Belok — Head of Operations
- Laura Phillips-Farmer — Head of Community Engagement
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Nigel Lucaschair
- Clare Louise Forrester
- Leslie Paul Holmes
- Michael Peter Jonathan Farr
- Susan Ann Seery
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is Rentstart (UK) Ltd financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £32,973, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £197,403. Per the trustees' report, these free reserves meet the charity's stated policy target, which requires holding between 25% and 50% of total annual expenditure. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Nyman Libson Paul LLP.
Who funds Rentstart (UK) Ltd?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Rentstart (UK) Ltd as a grant recipient include THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGISTS CHARITY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY OATLANDS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S WEST MOLESEY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGISTS CHARITY | FY2024 | £13k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY OATLANDS | FY2023 | £750 | Missionary and charitable giving - International |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY OATLANDS | FY2025 | £750 | Home |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY OATLANDS | FY2024 | £750 | Home |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S WEST MOLESEY | FY2021 | £50 | Housing/Financial support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/12/2024 | £19k | IT to reach homeless people in Elmbridge |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2020 | £150k | CEO Salary |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/12/2010 | £8k | Elmbridge Rentstart (ER) Modernisation Project |
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- THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rentstart (UK) Ltd | £1.6m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| RIVERSIDE ESTUARY LIMITED | £5.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEELMAN HOMES LIMITED | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED CHARITIES OF CAMBRIDGE | £387k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AMY LOUISA ROBINSON CHARITY | £125k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON TRUST | £181k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |