Question 1

What is the mission of Home-Start Wessex?

Accepted Answer

Home-Start Wessex is a family support charity that provides vital care to families at a crucial time in their lives. The support is offered to families with at least one child under 5 through individually designed packages of practical and emotional help lasting for around 6 months. This is either provided with one-to-one support in their own homes or through group support and therapy.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Home-Start Wessex?

Accepted Answer

Home-Start Wessex is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £665,882 and total expenditure of £671,520.

Question 3

How does Home-Start Wessex allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 98.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 1.6% is spent on raising funds and administration.

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of Home-Start Wessex?

Accepted Answer

Home-Start Wessex employs 21 staff members and is supported by 90 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Home-Start Wessex receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 11.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Home-Start Wessex 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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