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home-start reading

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. Home-Start Reading is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Reading and operates in Reading.


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 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.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£167,203
Latest Expenditure
£128,194

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 76.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 76.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£167,203£128,1940 / 34
2024£113,157£145,1920 / 41
2023£151,238£149,5640 / 49
2022£140,563£123,6400 / 62
2021£176,360£137,6650 / 58

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers