Home-Start UK
Also known as: Home-Start Consultancy, Home-Start
Home-Start offers informal and friendly support to families with young children, providing a lifeline to thousands of parents and children in around 300 communities across the UK, and with forces families in Germany and Cyprus.Support is free, confidential and non-judgemental, and the quality of this is maintained with local schemes working to national standards.
Activities & Mission
Home-Start offers informal and friendly support to families with young children, providing a lifeline to thousands of parents and children in around 300 communities across the UK, and with forces families in Germany and Cyprus.Support is free, confidential and non-judgemental, and the quality of this is maintained with local schemes working to national standards.
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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Income Sources
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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 | £5,242,050 | £4,475,967 | £3,800,116 | £2,735,966 | £1,801,527 | 50 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,847,411 | £3,880,226 | £3,307,274 | £2,070,636 | £1,521,007 | 50 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,837,413 | £5,916,020 | £5,430,780 | £1,870,772 | £1,558,259 | 53 / 0 |
| 2022 | £4,946,397 | £4,921,887 | £4,588,308 | £3,996,784 | £1,446,548 | 37 / 0 |
| 2021 | £7,003,548 | £5,218,183 | £4,897,292 | £3,827,181 | £1,510,080 | 29 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Home-Start UK
What does Home-Start UK do?
Home-Start offers informal and friendly support to families with young children, providing a lifeline to thousands of parents and children in around 300 communities across the UK, and with forces families in Germany and Cyprus.Support is free, confidential and non-judgemental, and the quality of this is maintained with local schemes working to national standards.
How much income did Home-Start UK report in 2025?
Home-Start UK reported total income of £5.24m and reported expenditure of £4.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Home-Start UK registered as a charity?
Home-Start UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2005 as charity number 1108837. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Home-Start UK?
Home-Start UK is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lin Hinnigan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start UK operate?
Home-Start UK operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Home-Start UK a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108837.
Details
46 Humberstone Gate
LEICESTER
LE1 3PJ
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- Home-Start Consultancy
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- 30 July 2026
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