Beginning Again
Analysis
Beginning Again is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in September 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Beginning Again reported income of £39k and spending of £11k, leaving 72% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £8,939 to £39k (+338%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 236%. Over the whole period it spent 68% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Beginning Again sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Derbyshire Hill Community Association (£39k), Stoke Climsland Community Project Ltd (£39k) and Pentyrch Village Hall (£39k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity exists to promote the resettlement and rehabilitation of ex-offenders in North and West Cumbria in order to reduce the risk of them re-offending, thereby contributing to the creation of safer communities. Working in cooperation with the Probation Service, it aims to do this by providing mentoring, advice and opportunities for work experience.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Hill Community Association | Merseyside | £39k |
| Stoke Climsland Community Project Ltd | Callington | £39k |
| Pentyrch Village Hall | Pentyrch | £39k |
| 1st Flixton Scout Group | Manchester | £39k |