Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey

WE ARE A CHARITY THAT PROVIDES HELP AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN THEIR OWN HOMES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, THROUGH A VOLUNTEER SERVICE.

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Activities & Mission

WE ARE A CHARITY THAT PROVIDES HELP AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN THEIR OWN HOMES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, THROUGH A VOLUNTEER SERVICE.

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

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£71,386

Latest Expenditure

£63,736

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 89.3%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2021 — Coastal Homestart (organisation 1010063)
Asset transfer in in 2012 — Home Start Sittingbourne and Sheppey (organisation 1037522)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£71,386	£63,736	0 / 12
2024	£45,386	£54,521	0 / 9
2023	£106,487	£49,178	0 / 6
2022	£41,859	£51,577	0 / 8
2021	£45,568	£44,593	0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey

What does Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey do?

WE ARE A CHARITY THAT PROVIDES HELP AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN THEIR OWN HOMES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, THROUGH A VOLUNTEER SERVICE.

How much income did Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey report in 2025?

Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey reported total income of £71k and reported expenditure of £64k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey registered as a charity?

Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 2012 as charity number 1146356. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey?

Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey operate?

Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey a registered charity?

Yes — Home-Start Sittingbourne & Sheppey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146356.