HOME-START WYRE FOREST
We recruit and train parent volunteers who then offer home visiting befriending support to local families who are experiencing difficulties and have a child under 18 years of age.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £17,097 for the year, following a 21% decrease in income. The trustees report that the charity's unrestricted reserves of £105,323 are estimated to cover four months of costs plus redundancy and closure payments, which exceeds their stated policy target of three months' running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Home-Start Wyre Forest have identified Reserves set at a minimum of three months running costs plus redundancy payments for all current staff.” — page 7
Trustees
- LINDA SMALLchair
- Catherine Mary Borlase
- Geoffrey Summers
- Jill Acton
- Lynda Christine Marguerite Williams
- MEGAN WEAVER
- Roger Bourne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £213k | £231k |
| 30/09/2024 | £271k | £282k |
| 30/09/2023 | £287k | £289k |
| 30/09/2022 | £327k | £298k |
| 30/09/2021 | £334k | £324k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START WYRE FOREST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £17,097 for the year, following a 21% decrease in income. The trustees report that the charity's unrestricted reserves of £105,323 are estimated to cover four months of costs plus redundancy and closure payments, which exceeds their stated policy target of three months' running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOME-START WYRE FOREST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOME-START WYRE FOREST as a grant recipient include WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/09/2024 | £20k | HSWF Swap Shop |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2024 | £358k | Safe & Stronger |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/05/2022 | £10k | Hope at Home-Start |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/03/2021 | £10k | Hope at Home-Start |
| UK government | 05/10/2020 | £20k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/04/2020 | £4k | Home-Start Wyre Forest is here ! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2019 | £412k | Safe & Strong |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/10/2018 | £10k | Volunteers Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2014 | £250k | Home-Start Plus |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/05/2006 | £5k | Volunteer Skills Plus |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2004 | £5k | Supporting Volunteers |