HOME-START NORTH EAST WORCESTERSHIRE
Home-Start North East Worcestershire works in the areas of Bromsgrove and Redditch Local Authorities with families who have a child up to the age of eighteen. The charity provides volunteers and support workers who support the whole family. Work undertaken is done in conjunction with both statutory and non-statutory organisations in the area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position is relatively secure, with total funds of £60,152 at the end of the year. However, the trustees note that securing additional funding is important for ongoing viability and that the reserves policy target was not met due to difficulties in obtaining unrestricted funds. The charity continues to provide services despite uncertainty regarding its premises.
What the accounts disclose
“This was not met at 31 March 2025 due to the difficulty in obtaining unrestricted funds in the current economic climate” — page 5
Funders the charity credits
- Worcestershire Public Health
- Masonic Charitable Foundation
Trustees
- Alison James
- Caroline Hall
- Elaine Pemberton
- Jo-Anne Hunt
- MISS J GREEN
- Teresa Custance
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £203k | £196k |
| 31/03/2024 | £181k | £194k |
| 31/03/2023 | £171k | £171k |
| 31/03/2022 | £137k | £196k |
| 31/03/2021 | £231k | £166k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START NORTH EAST WORCESTERSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position is relatively secure, with total funds of £60,152 at the end of the year. However, the trustees note that securing additional funding is important for ongoing viability and that the reserves policy target was not met due to difficulties in obtaining unrestricted funds. The charity continues to provide services despite uncertainty regarding its premises. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOME-START NORTH EAST WORCESTERSHIRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOME-START NORTH EAST WORCESTERSHIRE as a grant recipient include THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2025 | £20k | SNAPS (Send Neurodiversity And Parent Support) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/02/2025 | £300k | Secure Minds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/04/2022 | £10k | Loneliness Project |
| UK government | 05/10/2020 | £35k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/12/2019 | £455k | Secure Minds |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/09/2018 | £10k | SNAPS (Special Needs and Parent Support) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2011 | £9k | Let's Have Fun |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/03/2006 | £3k | recruit, train and support volunteers |