Question 1

What is the mission of HOME-START UK?

Accepted Answer

Home-Start offers informal and friendly support to families with young children, providing a lifeline to thousands of parents and children in around 300 communities across the UK, and with forces families in Germany and Cyprus.Support is free, confidential and non-judgemental, and the quality of this is maintained with local schemes working to national standards.

Question 2

What is the financial size of HOME-START UK?

Accepted Answer

HOME-START UK is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £5,242,050 and total expenditure of £4,475,967.

Question 3

How does HOME-START UK allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 84.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 15.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of HOME-START UK?

Accepted Answer

HOME-START UK employs 50 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Question 5

Does HOME-START UK receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 4.3% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does HOME-START UK 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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