Home-Start Essex
Home-Start Essex recruits and trains volunteers to offer, in families own homes, friendship, support and practical help to parents experiencing difficulties. The families must have at least one child under the age of five. Volunteers are managed by the scheme which in turn is supported by Home-Start UK. Home-Start Essex operates in the county of Essex.
Activities & Mission
Home-Start Essex recruits and trains volunteers to offer, in families own homes, friendship, support and practical help to parents experiencing difficulties. The families must have at least one child under the age of five. Volunteers are managed by the scheme which in turn is supported by Home-Start UK. Home-Start Essex operates in the county of Essex.
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
Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £932,242 | £875,839 | £871,141 | £612,982 | £430,342 | 39 / 100 |
| 2024 | £952,750 | £918,411 | £776,491 | £556,579 | £470,234 | 39 / 246 |
| 2023 | £795,518 | £799,065 | £795,312 | £522,240 | £436,030 | 41 / 255 |
| 2022 | £799,933 | £751,531 | £749,174 | £525,787 | £470,705 | 40 / 158 |
| 2021 | £821,377 | £621,017 | £621,017 | £477,385 | £386,994 | 38 / 161 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Essex
What does Home-Start Essex do?
Home-Start Essex recruits and trains volunteers to offer, in families own homes, friendship, support and practical help to parents experiencing difficulties. The families must have at least one child under the age of five. Volunteers are managed by the scheme which in turn is supported by Home-Start UK. Home-Start Essex operates in the county of Essex.
How much income did Home-Start Essex report in 2025?
Home-Start Essex reported total income of £932k and reported expenditure of £876k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Home-Start Essex?
Home-Start Essex has a program ratio of 93.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Home-Start Essex registered as a charity?
Home-Start Essex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2017 as charity number 1170940. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Home-Start Essex?
Home-Start Essex is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graham Robjohns. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start Essex operate?
Home-Start Essex operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Home-Start Essex a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start Essex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170940.
Details
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MALDON
Essex
CM9 5DL
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