HOME-START SOUTH WILTSHIRE
HOME-START SOUTH WILTSHIRE OFFERS FRIENDSHIP AND INFORMAL SUPPORT TO PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, SO THAT EVERY CHILD CAN HAVE A GOOD START IN LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £49,033 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £42,062. The trustees confirm that the going concern basis is appropriate, noting that while the company is dependent on funder support, they consider this support to continue. No material uncertainties or serious governance failures are disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned more than £50,000.” — page 13
“The company is dependent on the support of funders and the executive council consider that this support will continue to be available. The going concern basis is therefore believed to be appropriate.”
Trustees
- Anna Margaret Jackson
- Catherine Sample
- Martin Jacobs
- Miranda Beebe
- Natasha Haji
- PETER CURBISHLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £140k | £91k |
| 31/03/2024 | £140k | £91k |
| 31/03/2023 | £51k | £73k |
| 31/03/2022 | £54k | £65k |
| 31/03/2021 | £80k | £56k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START SOUTH WILTSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £49,033 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £42,062. The trustees confirm that the going concern basis is appropriate, noting that while the company is dependent on funder support, they consider this support to continue. No material uncertainties or serious governance failures are disclosed in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOME-START SOUTH WILTSHIRE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £50,000 band.
Who funds HOME-START SOUTH WILTSHIRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOME-START SOUTH WILTSHIRE as a grant recipient include THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON, THE WALTER GUINNESS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | FY2022 | £15k | Grants awarded to groups within Wiltshire totalling £12,000 per group |
| THE WALTER GUINNESS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE WALTER GUINNESS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | General donation |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 05/10/2023 | £10k | Covenant Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2023 | £162k | Supporting Families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2022 | £10k | Supporting Families |
| UK government | 30/09/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2007 | £6k | Home-Start South Wiltshire - Training for Volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2006 | £2k | To Organise two fun days |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2005 | £2k | computer & equipment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHK Foundation | 2 | £80k |
| THE LESLIE AND DORIS SECCOMBE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.4m |
| THE BAND TRUST | 1 | £375k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £275k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE ARMY CENTRAL FUND | 1 | £187k |
| THE AIM FOUNDATION | 1 | £158k |
Charities like this
- HOME-START NORTH WILTSHIRE
- HOME-START NORTH AND WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE
- Home-Start Bristol and South Gloucestershire
- HOME-START STROUD AND GLOUCESTER
- Home-Start Wessex
- HOME-START WANDSWORTH LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOME-START SOUTH WILTSHIRE | £140k | Under £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HOME-START NORTH WILTSHIRE | £279k | Under £50,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOME-START NORTH AND WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Home-Start Bristol and South Gloucestershire | £337k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOME-START STROUD AND GLOUCESTER | £434k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Home-Start Wessex | £666k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |