Question 1

What is the mission of HOME-START KERNOW?

Accepted Answer

HOME-START OFFERS FREE SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP AND PRACTICAL HELP TO FAMILIES WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER FIVE WHO MAY BE UNDERGOING PRESSURES SUCH AS LONELINESS AND ISOLATION, DEPRESSION OR SEVERAL PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS. FAMILIES ARE  VISITED REGULARLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES BY VOLUNTEERS WHO ALL HAVE EXPERIENCE OF PARENTING AND KNOW HOW HARD THINGS CAN BE.

Question 2

What is the financial size of HOME-START KERNOW?

Accepted Answer

HOME-START KERNOW is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £527,714 and total expenditure of £433,643.

Question 3

How does HOME-START KERNOW allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 100.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.0% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of HOME-START KERNOW?

Accepted Answer

HOME-START KERNOW employs 17 staff members and is supported by 106 volunteers.

Question 5

Does HOME-START KERNOW receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 71.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does HOME-START KERNOW 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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