HOME-START HERTFORDSHIRE — Charity Commission profile

01 Identity

Registration and reporting

Registration status: Registered
Reporting status: Submission Received
Charity type: Charitable company
Registered: 7 August 2013
Removed: Not supplied
Company number supplied: 08301552
Financial period: 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025
Latest income: £397,793
Latest expenditure: £451,399
Gift Aid: Yes
Owns or uses land: No
In administration: No
Insolvent: No
CIO: No

Public contact address: 139 Leighton Buzzard Road, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, Hertfordshire, HP1 1HN

Website recorded by the regulator: www.home-startherts.org.uk (displayed as text)

02 Activities

What the charity does

Home-Start Hertfordshire is a charity that supports families throughout Hertfordshire and covers the boroughs ofBroxbourne, Dacorum, East Hertfordshire, North Hertfordshire (excluding Royston), Stevenage, St Albans and WelwynHatfield. Home-Start Schemes offer support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children in local communities.

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Charity Annual Return History

Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2024
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2025
Ar Cycle Reference: AR25
Reporting Due Date: 31 January 2026
Date Annual Return Received: 15 January 2026
Date Accounts Received: 15 January 2026
Total Gross Income: £397,793
Total Gross Expenditure: £451,399

Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2023
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2024
Ar Cycle Reference: AR24
Reporting Due Date: 31 January 2025
Date Annual Return Received: 22 January 2025
Date Accounts Received: 22 January 2025
Total Gross Income: £419,249
Total Gross Expenditure: £500,879

Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2022
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2023
Ar Cycle Reference: AR23
Reporting Due Date: 31 January 2024
Date Annual Return Received: 25 January 2024
Date Accounts Received: 25 January 2024
Total Gross Income: £351,573
Total Gross Expenditure: £376,779

Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2021
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2022
Ar Cycle Reference: AR22
Reporting Due Date: 31 January 2023
Date Annual Return Received: 18 January 2023
Date Accounts Received: 18 January 2023
Total Gross Income: £338,019
Total Gross Expenditure: £351,414

Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2020
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2021
Ar Cycle Reference: AR21
Reporting Due Date: 31 January 2022
Date Annual Return Received: 21 December 2021
Date Accounts Received: 21 December 2021
Total Gross Income: £360,109
Total Gross Expenditure: £278,941

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Charity Annual Return Parta

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: Yes
Fin Period Order Number: 1
Ar Cycle Reference: AR25
Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2024
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2025
Ar Due Date: 31 January 2026
Ar Received Date: 15 January 2026
Total Gross Income: £397,793
Total Gross Expenditure: £451,399
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Count Govt Contracts: 0
Count Govt Grants: £11
Income From Government Grants: £11,698
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Payments Acting As Trustee: No
Trustee Receives Payments Services: No
Trustee Receives Other Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 88

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 2
Ar Cycle Reference: AR24
Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2023
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2024
Ar Due Date: 31 January 2025
Ar Received Date: 22 January 2025
Total Gross Income: £419,249
Total Gross Expenditure: £500,879
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Count Govt Contracts: 0
Count Govt Grants: £7
Income From Government Grants: £35,364
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Payments Acting As Trustee: No
Trustee Receives Payments Services: No
Trustee Receives Other Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 119

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 3
Ar Cycle Reference: AR23
Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2022
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2023
Ar Due Date: 31 January 2024
Ar Received Date: 25 January 2024
Total Gross Income: £351,573
Total Gross Expenditure: £376,779
Grant Making Is Main Activity: No
Count Govt Contracts: 0
Count Govt Grants: £23
Income From Government Grants: £51,379
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Payments Acting As Trustee: No
Trustee Receives Payments Services: No
Trustee Receives Other Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 86

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 4
Ar Cycle Reference: AR22
Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2021
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2022
Ar Due Date: 31 January 2023
Ar Received Date: 18 January 2023
Total Gross Income: £338,019
Total Gross Expenditure: £351,414
Charity Raises Funds From Public: Yes
Charity Professional Fundraiser: No
Charity Commercial Participator: Yes
Charity Agreement Commerical Participator: Yes
Charity Receives Govt Funding Contracts: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Grants: Yes
Count Govt Grants: £39
Income From Government Grants: £102,331
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: Yes
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 100

Latest Fin Period Submitted Ind: No
Fin Period Order Number: 5
Ar Cycle Reference: AR21
Fin Period Start Date: 1 April 2020
Fin Period End Date: 31 March 2021
Ar Due Date: 31 January 2022
Ar Received Date: 21 December 2021
Total Gross Income: £360,109
Total Gross Expenditure: £278,941
Charity Raises Funds From Public: Yes
Charity Professional Fundraiser: No
Charity Commercial Participator: Yes
Charity Agreement Commerical Participator: Yes
Charity Receives Govt Funding Contracts: No
Charity Receives Govt Funding Grants: Yes
Count Govt Grants: £20
Income From Government Grants: £56,774
Charity Has Trading Subsidiary: No
Does Trustee Receive Any Benefit: No
Trustee Resigned Employment: No
Employees Salary Over 60k: No
Count Volunteers: 101

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Charity Area Of Operation

Geographic Area Type: Local Authority
Geographic Area Description: Hertfordshire
Welsh Ind: No

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Charity Classification

Classification Code: 306
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Provides Services

Classification Code: 105
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Classification Code: 117
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Other Charitable Purposes

Classification Code: 104
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Disability

Classification Code: 307
Classification Type: How
Classification Description: Provides Advocacy/advice/information

Classification Code: 103
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Classification Code: 101
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: General Charitable Purposes

Classification Code: 201
Classification Type: Who
Classification Description: Children/young People

Classification Code: 206
Classification Type: Who
Classification Description: Other Defined Groups

Classification Code: 102
Classification Type: What
Classification Description: Education/training

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Charity Event History

Charity Name: HOME-START HERTFORDSHIRE
Charity Event Order: 3
Event Type: Asset transfer in
Date Of Event: 2017-02-09T00:00:00
Reason: Amalgamated
Assoc Organisation Number: 4012385
Assoc Registered Charity Number: 1107069
Assoc Charity Name: HOME-START EAST HERTS

Charity Name: HOME-START HERTFORDSHIRE
Charity Event Order: 2
Event Type: Asset transfer in
Date Of Event: 2016-12-06T00:00:00
Reason: Transfer of funds
Assoc Organisation Number: 4016630
Assoc Registered Charity Number: 1109981
Assoc Charity Name: HOME-START DACORUM

Charity Name: HOME-START HERTFORDSHIRE
Charity Event Order: 4
Event Type: Asset transfer in
Date Of Event: 2018-05-10T00:00:00
Reason: Amalgamated
Assoc Organisation Number: 4016637
Assoc Registered Charity Number: 1109977
Assoc Charity Name: HOME-START NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE

Charity Name: HOME-START HERTFORDSHIRE
Charity Event Order: 1
Event Type: Standard registration
Date Of Event: 2013-08-07T00:00:00

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Charity Governing Document

Governing Document Description: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 21 NOV 2012 as amended on 09 Dec 2022 as amended on 28 Nov 2025 as amended on 17 Dec 2025
Charitable Objects: The Charity is established for the public benefit, principally within Hertfordshire, for the following purposes:A.To promote the preservation of good mental and physical health among children, parents, carers, families, and individuals whose wellbeing affects or is affected by family or community life, in particular by enabling and empowering those experiencing mental or physical health challenges, parenting difficulties or family stress to live with, manage and recover from their condition or circumstances.B.To safeguard, protect and preserve the welfare of children and to prevent cruelty, abuse, maltreatment or neglect.C.To relieve the needs of people experiencing mental and physical health problems, and the needs of children and families affected by illness, disability, poverty or social disadvantage, including by providing emotional support, practical assistance, early intervention services, advocacy, signposting and community-based support.D.To advance the education of the public within the area of Hertfordshire in:(a) mental health, mental health conditions, and their impact on early childhood development;(b) the needs of children, parents and carers; and(c) good practice in child care, parenting, and family wellbeing;including by gathering and disseminating information, raising awareness, promoting understanding, and challenging stigma and discrimination.

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Charity Policy

Policy Name: Internal risk management policy and procedures

Policy Name: Risk management

Policy Name: Financial reserves policy and procedures

Policy Name: Conflicting interests

Policy Name: Serious incident reporting policy and procedures

Policy Name: Safeguarding policy and procedures

Policy Name: Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures

Policy Name: Bullying and harassment policy and procedures

Policy Name: Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Policy Name: Volunteer management

Policy Name: Complaints handling

Policy Name: Investing charity funds policy and procedures

Policy Name: Complaints policy and procedures

Policy Name: Paying staff

Policy Name: Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures

Policy Name: Social media policy and procedures

Policy Name: Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries