01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC038044
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- AB31 5ZU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Home-Start Deeside, Alford and Strathdon family visiting volunteers will visit a family in their own home usually once a week for a few hours to offer support. Our volunteers help parents going through difficult times including: Friendly support through difficult times for as long as it is needed. Understanding that when bringing up children, problems are not unusual. Reassurance – all parents can sometimes feel overwhelmed. You are not alone! A listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. An extra pair of hands – volunteers are not baby-sitters or home-helps, but can offer you practical help with the children and daily routines. Reducing isolation access to groups in the community. Emphasising the positive aspects of family life.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the Charity are: a) To safeguard, protect, preserve and promote the health, both mental and physical, and wellbeing of children and the parents/carers of children. b) To prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children. c) To relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and the parents/carers of children. d) To support young children and their families. and e) To promote the education of the public in better standards of child care within the area of Deeside and its environs. ('the Objects')
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £155,785 | £151,652 | 4 | 16 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £157,616 | £157,083 | 4 | 10 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £194,040 | £4,346 | 4 | 11 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £161,356 | −£17,080 | 4 | 12 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £176,987 | £5,988 | 4 | 5 October 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Banchory Business Centre, Burn O'Bennie Road, Banchory
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.homestartdeeside.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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