Home-Start Worldwide
Also known as: Hsw
Home-Start provides informal, friendly, confidential, non-judgmental and free support to families with young children through networks of trained parent volunteers. Home-Start Worldwide works worldwide through partnerships with local organisations to develop Home-Start schemes. In rich and poor communities, in 22 countries on five continents, Home-Start reaches out to families in need.
Activities & Mission
Home-Start provides informal, friendly, confidential, non-judgmental and free support to families with young children through networks of trained parent volunteers. Home-Start Worldwide works worldwide through partnerships with local organisations to develop Home-Start schemes. In rich and poor communities, in 22 countries on five continents, Home-Start reaches out to families in need.
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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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2013 — Home-Start International (organisation 3962996)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £39,639 | £52,677 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £74,619 | £64,800 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2022 | £73,231 | £76,986 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £47,550 | £38,306 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £13,999 | £10,848 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Worldwide
What does Home-Start Worldwide do?
Home-Start provides informal, friendly, confidential, non-judgmental and free support to families with young children through networks of trained parent volunteers. Home-Start Worldwide works worldwide through partnerships with local organisations to develop Home-Start schemes. In rich and poor communities, in 22 countries on five continents, Home-Start reaches out to families in need.
How much income did Home-Start Worldwide report in 2024?
Home-Start Worldwide reported total income of £40k and reported expenditure of £53k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Home-Start Worldwide registered as a charity?
Home-Start Worldwide was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2011 as charity number 1139678. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Home-Start Worldwide?
Home-Start Worldwide is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Jacqueline Barnes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Home-Start Worldwide operate?
Home-Start Worldwide operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Home-Start Worldwide a registered charity?
Yes — Home-Start Worldwide is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139678.
Details
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United Kingdom
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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