Homemaker (South West) Limited
Analysis
Homemaker (South West) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Plymouth. It was registered in September 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04190963). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Homemaker (South West) Limited reported income of £342k and spending of £362k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £433k to £342k (-21%), an average of -5.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Homemaker (South West) Limited sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Global Humanitarian Relief Foundation (GHRF) (£342k), Mid Suffolk Citizens Advice Bureau (£342k) and Family Based Solutions (£341k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aim of Homemaker is to prevent homelessness and promote independence. The services we currently provide cover Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset. Our services are usually for people who are at risk of losing their home or are in financial distress and include money advice, budgeting, debt advice, advocacy and tenancy sustainment. We also provide services to reduce re-offending in Devon.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Global Humanitarian Relief Foundation (GHRF) | London | £342k |
| Mid Suffolk Citizens Advice Bureau | Stowmarket | £342k |
| Family Based Solutions | Middlesex | £341k |
| Teen Action | London | £342k |