HOME-START READING
Registration #1110638 · Registered
www.home-start-reading.org.ukadmin@home-start-reading.org.uk
7 Southcote Parade Reading RG30 3DT
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.
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About HOME-START READING
HOME-START READING is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1110638), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 92/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), HOME-START READING reported a total income of £167,203 and total expenditure of £128,194 (a spending ratio of 77%, indicating a reasonable proportion of funds directed to charitable work). According to the Charity Commission, HOME-START READING operates with the following stated purpose: 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. No significant governance concerns were identified for HOME-START READING in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 76.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £167,203 | £128,194 | 77% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026