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START TO STIR

Registered charity 1205148 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Start to Stir inspires those who may see themselves as indifferent to explore spirituality and the Christian faith. It also equips Christians to share the gospel message by creating innovative digital and hard copy resources as well as delivering online and in-person training that can be used in churches, community groups, youth clubs and schools.

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Latest income
£169k
Latest spending
£76k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £92,601 for the period, resulting in unrestricted funds of £92,601. Per the trustees' report, these reserves exceed the stated policy target of £22,400, placing the charity in a stable financial position with funds covering the next budget year.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months' total staff salary plus two months operating expenses (held: £93k)
“The specific goal of maintaining three months' total staff salary plus two months operating expenses in reserve is stated in the 12 July 2024 minutes. This amounts to £22,400.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: CEO remuneration
“During the period Mr D Stevens received a salary totalling £36,667 for his role as CEO.” — page 13
“During the period CEO Mr D Stevens wife, Mrs J Stevens was employed by the company. Mrs J Stevens received a salary of £15,125 for her role.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: CEO spouse employment
“During the period Mr D Stevens received a salary totalling £36,667 for his role as CEO.” — page 13
“During the period CEO Mr D Stevens wife, Mrs J Stevens was employed by the company. Mrs J Stevens received a salary of £15,125 for her role.” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£169k£76k

Common questions

Is START TO STIR financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £92,601 for the period, resulting in unrestricted funds of £92,601. Per the trustees' report, these reserves exceed the stated policy target of £22,400, placing the charity in a stable financial position with funds covering the next budget year. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.