--- title: "The Starting Over Fund — check charity number 1172396 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Starting Over Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172396. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Unitec House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-starting-over-fund retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:59:26.265Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Starting Over Fund is a registered charity (number 1172396) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £7,880 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Starting Over Fund? Registered charity number 1172396 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Unitec House Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £7,880 Website [tsofund.co.uk](https://tsofund.co.uk/) ## What does The Starting Over Fund do? To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. We work to assist in getting the socially excluded back into society; with a particular focus on those who are homeless. ## What causes is The Starting Over Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Starting Over Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Starting Over Fund is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-starting-over-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://tsofund.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Starting Over Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Starting Over Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172396) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Starting Over Fund's charity number? The Starting Over Fund's charity number is 1172396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172396? Search 1172396 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Starting Over Fund do? To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. We work to assist in getting the socially excluded back into society; with a particular focus on those who are homeless. Does The Starting Over Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Starting Over Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Starting Over Fund? The Starting Over Fund's website is https://tsofund.co.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172396).