Home-Start Wessex
Also known as: Home-Start (bournemouth & Poole), Home-Start South East Dorset
Home-Start Wessex is a family support charity that provides vital care to families at a crucial time in their lives. The support is offered to families with at least one child under 5 through individually designed packages of practical and emotional help lasting for around 6 months. This is either provided with one-to-one support in their own homes or through group support and therapy.
Activities & Mission
Home-Start Wessex is a family support charity that provides vital care to families at a crucial time in their lives. The support is offered to families with at least one child under 5 through individually designed packages of practical and emotional help lasting for around 6 months. This is either provided with one-to-one support in their own homes or through group support and therapy.
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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £494,501 | £512,573 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2024 | £418,651 | £390,696 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2023 | £269,880 | £285,065 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2022 | £224,460 | £232,853 | 0 / 68 | |||
| 2021 | £264,516 | £233,091 | 0 / 100 |
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Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Wessex
What does Home-Start Wessex do?
Home-Start Wessex is a family support charity that provides vital care to families at a crucial time in their lives. The support is offered to families with at least one child under 5 through individually designed packages of practical and emotional help lasting for around 6 months. This is either provided with one-to-one support in their own homes or through group support and therapy.
How much income did Home-Start Wessex report in 2025?
Home-Start Wessex reported total income of £495k and reported expenditure of £513k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Home-Start Wessex registered as a charity?
Home-Start Wessex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 2005 as charity number 1109046. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Home-Start Wessex?
Home-Start Wessex is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start Wessex operate?
Home-Start Wessex operates across 3 areas: Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Is Home-Start Wessex a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start Wessex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109046.
Details
1462 WIMBORNE ROAD
BOURNEMOUTH
BH10 7AS
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Also Known As
- Home-Start (bournemouth & Poole)
- Home-Start South East Dorset
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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