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Home-Start Reading

Reading, England · United Kingdom Charity No 1110638 (Charity Commission) Arts & Culture
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82 / 100
Integrity score
Strong transparency

About

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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Verification & registration

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Charity Commission
Register of Charities · No 1110638
Registered
Fundraising Regulator
England, Wales & NI
Registered since 2026

Integrity assessment

A score from 0 to 100 for how openly a charity shares public information across five areas: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and data recency. It does not measure programme impact. See exactly what we do and do not have →

Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 20/30
No financial documents found on website 0
Financial filing on record +8
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 15/20
Updated within 1 year +15
Newer data needed for full score 0
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Financials

Charity Commission (UK)
Annual revenue
£167,203
Reporting year
2025
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Leadership at a glance

Official filings
AN
Andrew D••••••••
Trustee
AN
Anna V••••••••
Trustee
CA
Catherine T••••••••
Trustee
DA
Danielle H••••••••
Trustee

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GiveRadar Analysis

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Home-Start Reading has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 5% of the 21,809 arts & culture charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Annual revenue
£167,203
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021.
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Tax deductibility

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Tax-deductible

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. HOME-START READING is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership & board

Official filings

Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

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9 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.

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No red flags detected

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Charity Commission removal None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

Timeline

From official filings

Key dates from this charity's official filings, newest first.

FY2025
Form filed
£0.2M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2024
Form filed
£0.1M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2023
Form filed
£0.2M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2022
Form filed
£0.1M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)
FY2021
Form filed
£0.2M revenue, Charity Commission (UK)

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar arts & culture charities in United Kingdom.

Integrity Assessment Behind peer average
This charity
82 Peer average
86

Cause areas in United Kingdom

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Education
72,716
Health
26,318
Religion
24,342
Arts & Culture
24,283
Community Development
16,310
Social Services
8,665
Environment
6,258
Youth Development
4,668
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns · Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 9 disclosed in the public registry.

What we know and don't know

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Financial data
Named leadership
Government registration
Official website
Headquarters address
Direct contact
Tax-deductibility
Founding date
Executive pay
Mission statement
Programs & activities

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
September 1, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
September 1, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Latest financials
Financial year 2025
Most recent filing on record
Profile completeness
65%
Data points we track that are filled in

Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Home-Start Reading

Home-Start Reading is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Reading, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its registration number is 1110638. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £167K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Based on official filings, Home-Start Reading has £167K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £814K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

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. Home-Start Reading is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.

Home-Start Reading is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1110638.

Home-Start Reading's registered charity number is 1110638. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Home-Start Reading is located in Reading, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Home-Start Reading is based in Reading in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

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Quick facts about Home-Start Reading

What is Home-Start Reading?
Home-Start Reading is a arts & culture charitable company based in Reading, United Kingdom. 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.
When was Home-Start Reading founded?
Home-Start Reading was founded in 2005.
Where is Home-Start Reading located?
Headquartered in Reading, England, United Kingdom.
What is Home-Start Reading's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £167,203.
Is Home-Start Reading trustworthy?
Home-Start Reading has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Home-Start Reading's registration number?
Registration: 1110638 (United Kingdom).
What is Home-Start Reading's website?
https://www.home-start-reading.org.uk
Are donations to Home-Start Reading tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.