HOME-START BROMLEY
Providing support to families in the locality who may be struggling, going through crisis or transitions, to promote positive outcomes for the children and their parents. This is achieved through the provision of peer to peer mentoring family support and parenting education and support groups,
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed the year in a balanced financial position with total funds of £4,045, an increase from the previous year's £1,985. However, the trustees report that the broader funding environment remains difficult, with competition for grants intensifying and overall income from grants and foundations slightly reduced. The charity remains heavily dependent on grants and trust funding, prompting a strategic focus on diversifying income streams to ensure long-term sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- BELINDA SMITH
- Denise DaSilva
- JOHN DOWNIE
- Seena Gbekor
- beverley clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £65k | £63k |
| 31/01/2024 | £72k | £72k |
| 31/01/2023 | £66k | £62k |
| 31/01/2022 | £38k | £59k |
| 31/01/2021 | £39k | £21k |
Common questions
Is HOME-START BROMLEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed the year in a balanced financial position with total funds of £4,045, an increase from the previous year's £1,985. However, the trustees report that the broader funding environment remains difficult, with competition for grants intensifying and overall income from grants and foundations slightly reduced. The charity remains heavily dependent on grants and trust funding, prompting a strategic focus on diversifying income streams to ensure long-term sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2023 | £10k | THE COFFEE HUB |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2021 | £10k | Moving Beyond Abuse |
| UK government | 03/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/04/2006 | £5k | family support and volunteer programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/07/2005 | £94k | Transfer of MK/1/010082559 |