Home-Start Reading
Analysis
Home-Start Reading is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in July 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05491570). It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Home-Start Reading reported income of £136k and spending of £133k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £141k to £136k (-3.3%), an average of -0.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Home-Start Reading sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Cockermouth Scout Group (£136k), Lions Club of Fleet (CIO) (£136k) and Catenian Association Bursary Fund Limited (£136k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation which is committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Cockermouth Scout Group | Cockermouth | £136k |
| Lions Club of Fleet (CIO) | Hampshire | £136k |
| Catenian Association Bursary Fund Limited | Coventry | £136k |
| Enfield Lions Club (CIO) | London | £136k |