HOME-START BIRMINGHAM-NORTH WEST
1 to safeguard, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical of children and parents of children2 prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children;3 relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children;4 promote the education of the public in better standards of child care;principally but not exclusively within the area of Birmingham Northwest
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £31,946 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £241,605. The trustees' report notes that despite challenges in maintaining funding against increasing demand, the charity has continued to increase its income. The financial statements are unaudited, with the members having not required an audit in accordance with the Companies Act 2006.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/02/2017)
Trustees
- Roisin Elaine Lyonschair
- Ailsa Tyson
- Becky Coleman
- Jacqueline Redding
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £249k | £218k |
| 31/03/2024 | £306k | £139k |
| 31/03/2023 | £122k | £174k |
| 31/03/2022 | £138k | £148k |
| 31/03/2021 | £150k | £114k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START BIRMINGHAM-NORTH WEST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £31,946 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £241,605. The trustees' report notes that despite challenges in maintaining funding against increasing demand, the charity has continued to increase its income. The financial statements are unaudited, with the members having not required an audit in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOME-START BIRMINGHAM-NORTH WEST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOME-START BIRMINGHAM-NORTH WEST as a grant recipient include THE DULVERTON TRUST, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION, THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Towards wellbeing sessions for new mothers. |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Community Projects and Integration |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Care and Social Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 25/11/2025 | £6k | Active Pregnancy NW Birmingham |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2025 | £20k | Outreaching Accessible Services for Hard-to-Reach Families & Young Children |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/01/2025 | £10k | Millionaire Street 2024 01w1 Year 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/04/2024 | £20k | Group sessions for disadvantaged SEN children |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/02/2024 | £40k | Millionaire Street 2024 01w1 Year 1 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £10k | A Great-Start with Home-Start |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2021 | £10k | Mindful Mums and Dads |
| UK government | 25/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2005 | £61k | Supplying Parents with In House Training |