Does anyone know how to start a Registered Charity

Look at the Charity Commission website, it's full of useful info CelticRose and they're very helpful if you need to call them.
Good Luck!

Does/ should anyone start a registered charity with a view to getting better benefits than an ordinary business?

There are strict regulations for a Charity including a clear charitable purpose, who are the benefactors, governance and accountability so not really comparable to an 'ordinary business'.

Also as a not-for-profit organisation any money made has to go back in to the charity!

Loopy. Many thanks. Will check out.

Durhamjen. I can't do it all on my own and I only have limited funds but lots of time. How can I ask others to commit their time and with their limited incomes? At least being Registered will have some form of control, and make the Charity more respectable - hopefully.

Thanks all for comments. Went to see solicitor as well as checking web sites. Charities Commission website most revealing! I was amazed at potential mis-management for want of better word. I will swerve this and try to find job to fill my time. Or I could take food hygiene course in order to sell baked goods at farmers markets..... . So many choices.

CelticRose If you do not need to make money for yourself and have time to spare, there might be a 'buddy' organisation near you. This likes to match volunteers (who have to be CBR screened) with people who have various disabilities. Sometimes, it is just a question of taking someone to the shops, or out for a walk, just something for those who are less able to be able to do. You might even think of starting a buddy scheme yourself.