Home-Start Cheshire
Also known as: Home Start Central Cheshire, Home-Start Central & West Cheshire
We support families in their homes by carefully selecting and training volunteers. They are matched to a family who are experiencing difficulties and who have at least one child under 5 years and offer practical, emotional support and friendship for 3 - 4 hours a week.
Activities & Mission
We support families in their homes by carefully selecting and training volunteers. They are matched to a family who are experiencing difficulties and who have at least one child under 5 years and offer practical, emotional support and friendship for 3 - 4 hours a week.
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.
Local Authority
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 2020.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £249,695 | £248,853 | 0 / 122 | |||
| 2019 | £270,327 | £270,308 | 0 / 145 | |||
| 2018 | £191,450 | £211,746 | 0 / 91 | |||
| 2017 | £198,384 | £186,707 | 0 / 88 | |||
| 2016 | £188,815 | £217,806 | 0 / 71 |
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Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Cheshire
What does Home-Start Cheshire do?
We support families in their homes by carefully selecting and training volunteers. They are matched to a family who are experiencing difficulties and who have at least one child under 5 years and offer practical, emotional support and friendship for 3 - 4 hours a week.
How much income did Home-Start Cheshire report in 2020?
Home-Start Cheshire reported total income of £250k and reported expenditure of £249k for the financial year ending 2020, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Home-Start Cheshire registered as a charity?
Home-Start Cheshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 2005 as charity number 1112270. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Home-Start Cheshire?
Home-Start Cheshire is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lorraine Butcher. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start Cheshire operate?
Home-Start Cheshire operates across 2 areas: Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.
Is Home-Start Cheshire a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start Cheshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1112270.
Details
1A Gatefield Street
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 2JP
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Also Known As
- Home Start Central Cheshire
- Home-Start Central & West Cheshire
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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