HOME-START CAMDEN AND ISLINGTON
Home-Start Camden and Islington trains volunteers who then provide regular support, friendship and practical help to families (which have at least one child under 5). Home-Start Camden and Islington provides back up and supervision of the volunteers as the families supported are generally the most disadvantaged in Camden and Islington.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £9,028 for the year, with total incoming resources of £349,414 against total resources expended of £340,386. The trustees report that free reserves of £219,049 are within their stated policy target of £200,000 - £240,000, and they are confident the charity can operate for the next twelve months.
What the accounts disclose
“it is necessary to continue to hold free reserves of between £200,000 - £240,000 (7-9 months running costs).”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Sara Louise Barwellchair
- Amanda Goddard
- CLARE HOUSE
- Georgina Elizabeth Mary Florence Trevor
- IAN JESNICK
- Jacqueline Frances Moreton
- Lesley Ann Hynes
- Michael Sanderson
- Yoshiaki Sasamura
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £349k | £340k |
| 31/03/2024 | £275k | £312k |
| 31/03/2023 | £328k | £320k |
| 31/03/2022 | £347k | £303k |
| 31/03/2021 | £338k | £283k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START CAMDEN AND ISLINGTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £9,028 for the year, with total incoming resources of £349,414 against total resources expended of £340,386. The trustees report that free reserves of £219,049 are within their stated policy target of £200,000 - £240,000, and they are confident the charity can operate for the next twelve months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOME-START CAMDEN AND ISLINGTON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOME-START CAMDEN AND ISLINGTON as a grant recipient include ST ANDREW HOLBORN AND STAFFORD'S CHARITY, CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION, THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, LONDON CATALYST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST ANDREW HOLBORN AND STAFFORD'S CHARITY | FY2023 | £60k | Grant to organisation |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £14k | Islington Giving General Fund Grants |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | The Mount Fund - Mental Health |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Mount Fund - Mental Health |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2023 | £3k | Occupational Therapy service to improve the health and well-being of people with MS. |
| ST ANDREW HOLBORN AND STAFFORD'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 12/09/2024 | £100k | Grant to Home Start Camden & Islington |
| City Bridge Foundation | 20/03/2024 | £4k | Grant to Home Start Camden & Islington |
| Camden Council | 21/02/2024 | £3k | Grant to Home-Start Camden and Islington |
| Camden Council | 21/02/2024 | £280k | Grant to Home Start Camden and Islington |
| London Borough of Camden | 21/02/2024 | £3k | Grant to Home-Start Camden and Islington |
| London Borough of Camden | 21/02/2024 | £280k | Grant to Home Start Camden and Islington |
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/04/2022 | £73k | Grant to Home Start Camden & Islington |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2022 | £10k | Home Start Camden & Islington |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2021 | £9k | Home-Start Family Support Camden and Islington |
| UK government | 21/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2015 | £414k | A lasting impact: empowering parents, supporting children and increasi |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2014 | £10k | Home-Start Camden's 'Chain Reaction' Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2011 | £293k | Volunteer Support for Disadvantaged Families in Camden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/08/2008 | £305k | Volunteers for Parents |