HOME-START NORTH-WEST HAMPSHIRE
SUPPORT AND BEFRIENDING AND ADVICE FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BY VOLUNTEERS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £14,566 for the year ended 31 March 2025, improving from a deficit in the previous year. Free reserves stood at £53,683, which exceeds the trustees' designated reserves policy target of approximately three months of running costs plus closure costs (£47,000). The trustees note that the funding position improved due to secured multi-year funding, supporting ongoing financial sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr Amanda Elizabeth Mary Brittonchair
- ELIZABETH JANE TAYLOR
- Garry Parker
- JANETTE MARGARET HEWITT
- JEFFREY NORTHAM
- Natalie Fletcher
- Nicola Narisha James
- Patricia Louise Fox
- Samantha Jayne Baker
- Susan Lesley Bailey
- Zanda Jansone-Silina
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £143k | £128k |
| 31/03/2024 | £142k | £165k |
| 31/03/2023 | £169k | £170k |
| 31/03/2022 | £144k | £150k |
| 31/03/2021 | £126k | £131k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START NORTH-WEST HAMPSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £14,566 for the year ended 31 March 2025, improving from a deficit in the previous year. Free reserves stood at £53,683, which exceeds the trustees' designated reserves policy target of approximately three months of running costs plus closure costs (£47,000). The trustees note that the funding position improved due to secured multi-year funding, supporting ongoing financial sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOME-START NORTH-WEST HAMPSHIRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOME-START NORTH-WEST HAMPSHIRE as a grant recipient include MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE GROCERS' CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £2k | Relief of Poverty |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £700 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2024 | £15k | Home-visiting volunteer management |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2022 | £6k | Young Parents Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2021 | £181k | Mental Health Support in a Family Setting Continuation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2018 | £10k | Office relocation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2009 | £3k | Family Room Equipment |