Home-Start Reading
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation which is committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
Activities & Mission
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation which is committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £167,203 | £128,194 | 0 / 34 | |||
| 2024 | £113,157 | £145,192 | 0 / 41 | |||
| 2023 | £151,238 | £149,564 | 0 / 49 | |||
| 2022 | £140,563 | £123,640 | 0 / 62 | |||
| 2021 | £176,360 | £137,665 | 0 / 58 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Reading
What does Home-Start Reading do?
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation which is committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
How much income did Home-Start Reading report in 2025?
Home-Start Reading reported total income of £167k and reported expenditure of £128k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Home-Start Reading registered as a charity?
Home-Start Reading was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 2005 as charity number 1110638. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Home-Start Reading?
Home-Start Reading is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Stead. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start Reading operate?
Home-Start Reading operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Home-Start Reading a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start Reading is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110638.
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