Home-Start Suffolk
Also known as: Home-Start in Suffolk, Home-Start Suffolk Coastal, Home-Start Suffolk; East Ipswich & Coastal
Home-Start in Suffolk l believes that every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Through our team of volunteers we provide support, friendship and practical help to any family who is going through a difficult time.The scheme also provides family group services.
Activities & Mission
Home-Start in Suffolk l believes that every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Through our team of volunteers we provide support, friendship and practical help to any family who is going through a difficult time.The scheme also provides family group services.
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 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 40% 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 | £786,160 | £653,270 | £632,542 | £903,446 | £104,285 | 22 / 266 |
| 2024 | £536,488 | £635,073 | £28,545 | £770,556 | £180,900 | 21 / 280 |
| 2023 | £833,923 | £771,607 | £756,015 | £865,546 | £384,721 | 25 / 267 |
| 2022 | £680,782 | £503,341 | £499,712 | £798,506 | £245,211 | 19 / 312 |
| 2021 | £584,738 | £445,895 | £443,983 | £621,065 | £382,146 | 15 / 230 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Suffolk
What does Home-Start Suffolk do?
Home-Start in Suffolk l believes that every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Through our team of volunteers we provide support, friendship and practical help to any family who is going through a difficult time.The scheme also provides family group services.
How much income did Home-Start Suffolk report in 2025?
Home-Start Suffolk reported total income of £786k and reported expenditure of £653k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Home-Start Suffolk?
Home-Start Suffolk has a program ratio of 80.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% 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 Suffolk registered as a charity?
Home-Start Suffolk was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 2004 as charity number 1105001. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Home-Start Suffolk?
Home-Start Suffolk is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Thacker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start Suffolk operate?
Home-Start Suffolk operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Home-Start Suffolk a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start Suffolk is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105001.
Details
Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP5 3SL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Home-Start in Suffolk
- Home-Start Suffolk Coastal
- Home-Start Suffolk; East Ipswich & Coastal
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated