# Families Together Suffolk

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1127760
- **Other names:** HOME-START MID & WEST SUFFOLK, HOME-START MID SUFFOLK, Home-Start Families Together in Suffolk, Home-Start Mid & West Suffolk
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Jan. 28, 2009
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1127760


## Contact

- **Address:** Families Together Suffolk, Waterworks Centre, 17 Station Road West, STOWMARKET, Suffolk
- **Postcode:** IP14 1EF
- **Phone:** 01379678552
- **Email:** office@familiestogethersuffolk.org.uk
- **Website:** www.familiestogethersuffolk.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** The objects of the Charity are:A) to safeguard, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical of children and parents of children;B) to prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children;C) to relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children;D) to promote the education of the public in child development and care;within the area of Suffolk and its environs ('the Objects').

**Activities:** We recruit and train volunteers to visit families with at least one child under the age of twelve and who live in the area of Suffolk county. Volunteers  offer informal, friendly and confidential support. Families are encouraged to widen their network of relationships and use  services available within the community. Family groups and workshops are also provided.

**Area of benefit:** LOCAL




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Suffolk



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £659433 | £686297 | £269752 | 24 |
| March 31, 2024 | £628413 | £699476 | £296616 | 25 |
| March 31, 2023 | £788911 | £691555 | £367679 | 24 |
| March 31, 2022 | £665044 | £617109 | £270323 | 21 |
| March 31, 2021 | £547488 | £445024 | £222388 | 16 |



## Trustees

- **Carol Diana Lilian Read** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 21, 2014
- Colin Lay — appointed Jan. 17, 2022
- Kathleen Allen — appointed Nov. 25, 2024
- Nina Sherwood — appointed Nov. 25, 2024