Home-Start Manchester
Also known as: Home-Start Manchester South, Home-Start Manchester Wythenshawe
We work with families across Manchester who have at least one child under the age of 5 and are facing emotional or parenting difficulties. We recruit and train volunteers who visit the families each week to offer them emotional and practical support in their own home.
Activities & Mission
We work with families across Manchester who have at least one child under the age of 5 and are facing emotional or parenting difficulties. We recruit and train volunteers who visit the families each week to offer them emotional and practical support in their own home.
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 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% 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 | £826,891 | £593,508 | £590,013 | £716,572 | £19,632 | 14 / 80 |
| 2024 | £488,656 | £506,456 | 0 / 47 | |||
| 2023 | £415,634 | £368,484 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £415,654 | £373,333 | 0 / 55 | |||
| 2021 | £374,550 | £327,822 | 0 / 55 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Manchester
What does Home-Start Manchester do?
We work with families across Manchester who have at least one child under the age of 5 and are facing emotional or parenting difficulties. We recruit and train volunteers who visit the families each week to offer them emotional and practical support in their own home.
How much income did Home-Start Manchester report in 2025?
Home-Start Manchester reported total income of £827k and reported expenditure of £594k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Home-Start Manchester?
Home-Start Manchester has a program ratio of 70.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% 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 Manchester registered as a charity?
Home-Start Manchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 2004 as charity number 1105353. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Home-Start Manchester?
Home-Start Manchester is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emile Pinel. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start Manchester operate?
Home-Start Manchester operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Home-Start Manchester a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start Manchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105353.
Details
Woodville Childrens Centre
Shirley Road
MANCHESTER
M8 0NE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Home-Start Manchester South
- Home-Start Manchester Wythenshawe
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated