HOME-START SOUTHPORT & FORMBY
Recruit and train volunteers to support families with at least one child under 5 years
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £23,828 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £172,266 against total expenditure of £148,438. The trustees report that the charity holds reserves equivalent to three months of running costs, comprising General Funds of £31,148, Designated Funds of £48,731, and Restricted Funds of £62,944. The financial position is supported by a positive net cash position of £143,207 and no borrowings.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity holds 3 months running costs as reserves, plus the necessary contractual reserves to provide for potential redundancy costs.” — page 5
Trustees
- SUSAN PENNINGTONchair
- Fiona Kirby
- HEATHER TWIST
- Jillian Gore
- NIGEL EDMUND BELLAMY
- Rebecca Price
- Steph Griffiths
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £172k | £148k |
| 31/03/2024 | £148k | £136k |
| 31/03/2023 | £111k | £133k |
| 31/03/2022 | £99k | £140k |
| 31/03/2021 | £188k | £122k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START SOUTHPORT & FORMBY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £23,828 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £172,266 against total expenditure of £148,438. The trustees report that the charity holds reserves equivalent to three months of running costs, comprising General Funds of £31,148, Designated Funds of £48,731, and Restricted Funds of £62,944. The financial position is supported by a positive net cash position of £143,207 and no borrowings. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOME-START SOUTHPORT & FORMBY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOME-START SOUTHPORT & FORMBY as a grant recipient include SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2025 | £13k | |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2022 | £10k | Living Well Sefton / Community Development |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2023 | £1k | Children, Young People and Families |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2023 | £563 | Children, Young People and Families |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2023 | £563 | Living Well Sefton / Health and Wellbeing |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2024 | £500 | Community Development |
| SEFTON COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE | FY2023 | £-3k | Children, Young People and Families |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/10/2024 | £212k | A better start in Southport and Formby |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2024 | £30k | Millionaire Street 2024 05w5 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/05/2024 | £17k | Home-Start Southport and Formby Community 'Family Groups' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2022 | £10k | Family Support First Response |
| UK government | 13/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2017 | £8k | Play to Learn |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2011 | £418k | Home-Start Southport & Formby |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2005 | £5k | Recruitment of volunteers |