HOME-START MERTON

About HOME-START MERTON

HOME-START MERTON is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1108937). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 70/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), HOME-START MERTON reported a total income of £92,401 and total expenditure of £186,204, a spending ratio of 202% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, HOME-START MERTON describes its activities as follows: Home-Start Merton is a voluntary organistion providing support, friendship and practical help to families experiencing stress and difficulties. Referral criteria: Families must have at least one child under the age of 5. Families are visited regularly in their own homes by our trained volunteers who all have experience of parenting and know how hard it can sometimes be. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 201.5% of income spent on charitable work