--- title: "Start Upright — check charity number 1130608 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Start Upright a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1130608. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/start-upright retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:17:52.441Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Start Upright is a registered charity (number 1130608) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £2,600,194 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Start Upright? Registered charity number 1130608 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,600,194 ## What does Start Upright do? Lecture courseLife skills trainingEducational and welfare grants to individuals and organisations ## What causes is Start Upright registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Start Upright yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Start Upright 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=start-upright&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Start Upright a legitimate charity? Yes. Start Upright is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1130608) 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 Start Upright's charity number? Start Upright's charity number is 1130608. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1130608? Search 1130608 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 Start Upright do? Lecture courseLife skills trainingEducational and welfare grants to individuals and organisations Does Start Upright have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Start Upright. 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 Start Upright? Start Upright does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1130608).