Home-Start Portsmouth
Home-Start Portsmouth offers a unique service to parents (with at least one child under school age) through the provision of trained and supervised volunteers who visit families in their own home and through professionally run family groups both of which offer regular, informal support, friendship and practical help.
Activities & Mission
Home-Start Portsmouth offers a unique service to parents (with at least one child under school age) through the provision of trained and supervised volunteers who visit families in their own home and through professionally run family groups both of which offer regular, informal support, friendship and practical help.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £901,539 | £894,765 | £888,660 | £252,257 | 0 / 100 | |
| 2025 | £961,108 | £1,053,395 | £3,598 | £245,483 | £245,483 | 29 / 100 |
| 2024 | £1,073,867 | £856,087 | £3,612 | £337,770 | £244,895 | 32 / 120 |
| 2023 | £331,827 | £331,813 | 0 / 130 | |||
| 2022 | £289,775 | £290,343 | 0 / 135 |
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Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Portsmouth
What does Home-Start Portsmouth do?
Home-Start Portsmouth offers a unique service to parents (with at least one child under school age) through the provision of trained and supervised volunteers who visit families in their own home and through professionally run family groups both of which offer regular, informal support, friendship and practical help.
How much income did Home-Start Portsmouth report in 2026?
Home-Start Portsmouth reported total income of £902k and reported expenditure of £895k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Home-Start Portsmouth registered as a charity?
Home-Start Portsmouth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2008 as charity number 1124943. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Home-Start Portsmouth?
Home-Start Portsmouth is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon John Benfield. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start Portsmouth operate?
Home-Start Portsmouth operates in Portsmouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Home-Start Portsmouth a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start Portsmouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1124943.
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- 2 November 2026
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