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home-start kernow

The charity supports children and young people, other defined groups, and the general public. Home-Start Kernow is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Bodmin and operates in Cornwall.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

HOME-START OFFERS FREE SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP AND PRACTICAL HELP TO FAMILIES WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER FIVE WHO MAY BE UNDERGOING PRESSURES SUCH AS LONELINESS AND ISOLATION, DEPRESSION OR SEVERAL PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS. FAMILIES ARE VISITED REGULARLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES BY VOLUNTEERS WHO ALL HAVE EXPERIENCE OF PARENTING AND KNOW HOW HARD THINGS CAN BE.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£415,883
Latest Expenditure
£347,445

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 83.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 83.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£415,883£347,4450 / 87
2023£153,057£277,4470 / 91
2022£390,030£240,7270 / 64
2021£199,752£172,2130 / 88
2020£174,343£206,0460 / 57

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers