Question 1

What is the mission of Home-Start HOST?

Accepted Answer

Home-Start HOST provides a range of support to families in Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Bolton, largely through volunteer home visiting support for families with a wide range of needs.  Additional services include parent infant mental health support, infant feeding peer support, speech & language development and support for dads in the perinatal period.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Home-Start HOST?

Accepted Answer

Home-Start HOST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £2,546,953 and total expenditure of £2,636,699.

Question 3

How does Home-Start HOST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 99.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.9% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of Home-Start HOST?

Accepted Answer

Home-Start HOST employs 67 staff members and is supported by 190 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Home-Start HOST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 84.8% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Home-Start HOST pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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