Home-Start Iow
Analysis
Home-Start Iow is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Isle of Wight. It was registered in April 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05743981). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Home-Start Iow reported income of £145k and spending of £245k, spending 169% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £193k to £145k (-25%), an average of -6.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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 Iow sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lob's Charity (£145k), Little Disciples Childcare (£146k) and Wiltshire North County Guide Association (£145k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Home-Start I.O.W - A Voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with children under five. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families experiencing difficulties, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown. Support is also offered through group provision.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lob's Charity | Godalming | £145k |
| Little Disciples Childcare | Chester | £146k |
| Wiltshire North County Guide Association | Swindon | £145k |
| Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands | Leek | £147k |