Award-winning, tried and tested
charity initiatives,
making a real impact in communities.

Properties are safeguarded
and returned when needed.
Ideal for large warehouses and office blocks,
Rundown or pristine condition.

We work with the property industry
to deliver large-scale, impactful charity projects
from commercial buildings.

Trusted by industry leaders Est. 1997:
L&Q, Origin Housing, Medina Capital,
TT Group, Ridgemount
and more.

About us

Since 1997, The Starting Out Charity has been a trusted partner to property industry leaders across the UK. We take pride in our longstanding commitment to communities by transforming vacant commercial properties into award-winning, large-scale charity projects.
Our tried and tested initiatives help property owners save on commercial rates and ensure their properties are well-maintained and ready to return when needed. Through our dynamic volunteering initiative, The Kindness Offensive, and our network of respected charity partners, we’ve earned numerous prestigious awards, received praise from Prime Ministers, and launched some of the UK’s most impactful charity initiatives.

Join us

Do you have an empty commercial property that’s costing you more than you’d like in business rates?
We’re here to assist whether you’re awaiting planning permission or between tenants.

 

  • Significant Savings: Reduce your business rates with our competitive solutions.
  • Seamless Process: Your building returned in perfect condition when needed.
  • Flexible Solutions: We cater to extremely large and small properties.
  • Tailored Support: Short-term or long-term, we adapt to your needs.
  • Proven Expertise: 27 years of experience delivering award-winning charity initiatives.
  • Positive PR: Strengthen relationships with councils and communities while gaining positive media coverage.
  • Engaged Workforce: Enhance CSR with staff participation in meaningful projects.
  • Trusted by Industry Leaders: Since 1997, partners have included L&Q, Origin Housing, TT Group, Median Capital, Ridgemount, and more.

Find out how much you could be saving:

13 + 2 =

370,000 sq ft of commercial property put to charitable use so far.

15 council areas home to Starting Out Charity projects so far.

£4,000,000+ in savings generated for owners so far.

The Starting Out Charity Kindness Offensive project has brought immeasurable joy to many thousands of Londoners.

Boris Johnson | Former Prime Minister

L&Q are proud to have The Staring Out Charity deliver their projects from our empty units.

Catherine NIewedim | L&Q Commercial Property Manager

Join The Kindness Offensive. You’ll feel much better as a human being.

Ruby Wax | OBE | Actor | Author

The Starting Out Charity Kindness Offensive has created an impressive army of volunteers and corporate partners to do good across the capital.

The Rt Hon Lord Cameron | Former Prime Minister & Former Secretary of State

The Starting Out Charity are a great bunch of people. Origin is always happy to have them care for our empty buildings.

Mark Wells | Assistant Director of Development at Origin Housing

The Starting Out Charity is a well run organisation that really makes a difference.

Frank Gillespie | Company Director | Ridgemount Properties

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