Home-Start Blackmore Vale
Also known as: Home-Start North Dorset
Home-Start Blackmore Vale helps build better lives for children. It supports isolated, struggling and vulnerable families either in their own homes, or through group work. The family must have a least one child under 5 years. The support enables them to cope with difficulties through a network of trained volunteers who work with the family according to their individual needs.
Activities & Mission
Home-Start Blackmore Vale helps build better lives for children. It supports isolated, struggling and vulnerable families either in their own homes, or through group work. The family must have a least one child under 5 years. The support enables them to cope with difficulties through a network of trained volunteers who work with the family according to their individual needs.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £176,069 | £155,483 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2024 | £180,807 | £145,972 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £115,231 | £103,792 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £96,293 | £99,913 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £109,659 | £80,044 | 0 / 42 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Blackmore Vale
What does Home-Start Blackmore Vale do?
Home-Start Blackmore Vale helps build better lives for children. It supports isolated, struggling and vulnerable families either in their own homes, or through group work. The family must have a least one child under 5 years. The support enables them to cope with difficulties through a network of trained volunteers who work with the family according to their individual needs.
How much income did Home-Start Blackmore Vale report in 2025?
Home-Start Blackmore Vale reported total income of £176k and reported expenditure of £155k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Home-Start Blackmore Vale registered as a charity?
Home-Start Blackmore Vale was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 2010 as charity number 1138382. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Home-Start Blackmore Vale?
Home-Start Blackmore Vale is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start Blackmore Vale operate?
Home-Start Blackmore Vale operates across 2 areas: Dorset and Somerset.
Is Home-Start Blackmore Vale a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start Blackmore Vale is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138382.
Details
The Manor House
Newland
SHERBORNE
Dorset
DT9 3JL
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Home-Start North Dorset
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated