HOME-START ELMBRIDGE
We offer support to families living in the Borough of Elmbridge in Surrey who have a child under 5 years old. Most families are referred to us by health visitors or social workers. Support is usually provided by weekly two-hour visits from a volunteer and the type of support will be decided upon by the family in consultation with the volunteer.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £196,262, which is above the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The charity reported a surplus of £94,325 for the year, resulting in total reserves of £285,732, indicating a financially robust position despite rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
“In the past year, grants accounted for the largest share of our income at 61% reflecting the strong support of our institutional partners.” — page 10
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted reserves should not be allowed to fall below six months’ expenditure, to allow the Charity to maintain services to families in the event of a sudden unexpected fall in income.” — page 16
Trustees
- Clare Maddison
- Eleanor Miller
- Elizabeth Anne Jones
- Irene Sally Blackwood
- Kathleen Clark
- Nicky Mangold
- Penelope Yates
- Richard Jeremy Sharples
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £365k | £271k |
| 31/03/2024 | £297k | £249k |
| 31/03/2023 | £129k | £214k |
| 31/03/2022 | £254k | £219k |
| 31/03/2021 | £191k | £206k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START ELMBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £196,262, which is above the stated policy target of six months' expenditure. The charity reported a surplus of £94,325 for the year, resulting in total reserves of £285,732, indicating a financially robust position despite rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOME-START ELMBRIDGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOME-START ELMBRIDGE as a grant recipient include WALTON ON THAMES CHARITY, THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTON ON THAMES CHARITY | FY2025 | £60k | Core funding |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Mount Fund - Mental Health |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | The Mount Fund - Mental Health |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Ann Rylands Small Donations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 03/04/2023 | £20k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2019 | £163k | Reaching Elmbridge Families |