Question 1

What is the mission of HOME-START PORTSMOUTH?

Accepted Answer

Home-Start Portsmouth offers a unique service to parents (with at least one child under school age) through the provision of trained and supervised volunteers who visit families in their own home and through professionally run family groups both of which offer regular, informal support, friendship and practical help.

Question 2

What is the financial size of HOME-START PORTSMOUTH?

Accepted Answer

HOME-START PORTSMOUTH is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £961,108 and total expenditure of £1,053,395.

Question 3

How does HOME-START PORTSMOUTH allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 0.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 99.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of HOME-START PORTSMOUTH?

Accepted Answer

HOME-START PORTSMOUTH employs 29 staff members and is supported by 100 volunteers.

Question 5

Does HOME-START PORTSMOUTH receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 72.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does HOME-START PORTSMOUTH 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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