HOME-START BRADFORD DISTRICT
Home-Start Bradford District is a preventative & early help service offering confidential, support, friendship and practical help to families who have at least one child under the age of 5 years. They recruit, train and support volunteers, all of whom have parenting experience, to home visit families who are experiencing difficult times and promote self-esteem, confidence and encourage self-help.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves of £109,328 were held at year end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £115,800 to £173,800. The trustees acknowledge this shortfall and note that the organisation is monitoring the funding situation closely due to the ending of several key longer-term grants.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (the 'free reserves') held by the charity should be at least 6 - 9 months of resources expended, which equates to between £115,800 and £173,800 in general funds based on budgeted 2025/2026 expenditure.” — page 10
“The total aggregate value of unconditional donations to the charity from the trustees or related parties was £nil (2024: £158). Trustee expenses During the year no trustee expenses were paid (previous year: 1 trustee and £38). Trustee remuneration and benefits No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.” — page 18
Trustees
- Susan Milnerchair
- Brooke Hitchen
- Christopher Comey
- Karen Ruth Bodger
- Louise Keith
- Philip Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £291k | £216k |
| 31/03/2024 | £199k | £193k |
| 31/03/2023 | £217k | £193k |
| 31/03/2022 | £178k | £179k |
| 31/03/2021 | £198k | £171k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START BRADFORD DISTRICT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves of £109,328 were held at year end, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of £115,800 to £173,800. The trustees acknowledge this shortfall and note that the organisation is monitoring the funding situation closely due to the ending of several key longer-term grants. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/09/2005 | £166k | Salaries & running costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2005 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |