HfvME srfRT >>>¥ Annual Report Audited Accounts April 2024- March 2025 ME STIRT Greenwlch &7 1>14 1&17 . P ' &JthlingRe5IwKe 2*28 . C(m￿ti￿8FffM thèSta1 ICFTS) AC•MT•Acth)n 3>34 . FiM￿y•￿S ANNUAL REPORT & AUOITED ACCOVNTS ME STIRT Greenwkh Home-start Greenwich is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England & Wales. Company number 08676376. Home-start Greenwich is a Charity Incorporated Organisation registered April 2022 number 1189897 Registered office and principle address: School House, Whitworth Road, SE18 3QA to safeguard, protect and preserve. the good health, both mental and physical of children and parents of children; to prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children: to relieve sickness. poverty and need amongst children and parents of children: to promote the education of the public in better standards of childcare; To offer a range of universal and targeted services to meet the varying needs of children and families. Our activities are carried out principally but not exclusively within the area of Royal Greenwich in South-East London. -•••••( Organisation Information srfRT BOARD OF DIRECTORS & TRUSTEES Th• dlrectors ol the tharftabl• In(ryrn￿ (•mp•ny lth• ch•rlty) alw S•fV• as its trustees for tho purpos•s of charlty l• Th• tNst•es and offic•fS WIM> s•r¥ed durfns th• y••r. and slnc• th• y••r •nd, w•r• as follows: King51ey my￿9 Chair Jooy Sheridan Carolyn Hert￿rt Sara Goryonl Elizabeth Aderoiu RÈsi8ned on 4 Febru3ry 2025 All3J Joanna Lewins Z•thu MakatlAi Amy Copelano Kaan Azmi Jaspal Manku Appoirite(l on IS." July 2025 Key Executive Personnel L••nn Cro ChielExecufrbf L)irertorCEO Ja£kie Freeman Controcred Finance Dire(tor Rachel Cope LhTect+yoff Owotions COO Mirola SiminK••nu Director ol Sofeguording & Servpces John Egan Diiectof OIHR, People & Sirolegy (v•c•nt Sinc• 4- pril 202S) October 2024 Greenwith The tfusiees. who also Se￿ as directots. togethef with the Directors, Management Team. comprise the key managernent personnel of the charity. They are responsible Iof directing, controllinE. funning and opefating Home-start Greenwich on a day-to4ay basis. The Director ser4es as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO} of the charity and works alongside the Operations Oirector ICOOI, the Director of Safeguarding and the Director of HR, People rtd Strategy. Together. they form the Leadership Management Team. which is fesp¢nsible lor delivering the strategic plan and supporting boih widei workforce and the broader organisational objective& Organisation and Structure Related Parties & Co-operation with Other Organisations Ir(Mn the trusteesaTrJ 5pecifK transactionsdlsclos¢d In i)o¢es io financl•l statements. tl*fe ore no relaled .parties as defined by C¢>mpanies ACL Howevef. thechafltr, malftlains a cl•)se Wofking felatiorthip with Royal 8orou811 offfftnwth and Homevstart UIL work wklh ¢hMdren aThl I￿[lIeS ls51￿1t￿3nty In the Royal Borou8h ol Green￿￿, ow health partners and voluntary sector organisationk These collaborative felaticrfthips en5Ufe thal the rnn8e and qualty of le54￿1£e5 and support avallable remaln conslstently hlth. efth11￿ us t¢i delI￿vealer Inwt the ctymiunlty. 00 +ITrME srfRT Section I: Chair's Statement A5 we reflect ￿ the year 2024-2025. Horne.Start GreenwKh has continued io rise to the challenges facing our divefse and vibrant community. We have expanded our reach. deepened our impact and delivefed innovative. respon5i¥e seryices that meei families whefe they are. Y•l)ether in ih•'f homes in our centres. or out in thecommut)•ty. This year we've seen a remarkable doubling of our volunteer base. a testament to the strength of our community and the growing re(ognilion olthe valueof peer-led support. Our volunteer5areihe heart of our work and their dedication has enabled u5 to reach fflore families than evef before. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to oUr￿lunte￿5. Staff and Itadefship team for theif unwaverin8 commi¢m¢nl. creativity and compassi<>n. Your Work has made a real difference. Over the year, we have: -Responded io a 229b increase in referrals. refle(tin8 both the glowing needs of families and the trust placed in Ouf ser4ice& -supported 263 f•mllles with I:1 lamily and volunteer support and reached 1.836 families through group programme -Oelivered over 24.IJXI hours of lunded childcare and holistic supp)rt for lamilies wlth twTryeai. olds. -Welcorned ovef 4,000 children and Iheirfamilies into seven Childfen's Centfes lor integrated, spe¢ialisl Support. -Launched a new nursery at the Eglinton SCI￿ site, expanding access to high-quality eafty years education. -Suciessfully Introduced our Family Hub Youth Olfer. extertdin8our SuppDrt to older children and yOUft8 people. -Oelivered over 3fX) early yeats sessions and supported 250 fafflilles with SEND needs, helpin8 children thfive in iheir development. -PartiClP3ted in the public Consultation ort the proposed reduction of Children's Centres. advocating lor the protection of viial services and amplifying the voices of families who rely on them. 4ntfoduced a Foresi School at Plumstead Nu￿ery. translormingoutd¢)or learnin8 and wellbeing fow children. -Took part in the #My2Houfs campaign. boosiing volunteer engagement and community awafene -shared the poW￿rtU1 Unheafd Voices film at the Child Poverty Summit. highlighting the lived experiences ol lamilies in Greenwich. -Launched new community theatfe classes. Tifiy Feet dance sessi¢)ns. SENDsory groups. and Baby Me Fit classes leach designed to support wellbein& connection and confidence). -Strengthef*d our governance throu8h audit5. reliews. and strategic plannin& ensuring Our seThices remain h•gh.impact and resilient. -continued to support families laclng food and fuel insecurity. and those t)ewly arrived frorn Alghanistan nd Ukfaine. throu￿ strong local partnership -Expanded our staff wellbeing and support programmes, including Empbyee Assistance and learning opportunities. to retain and nurture our dedicated workforce. 'ryIIIT1:¥I￿ , Greenwich Listening to families and responding to their needs femains at the heart ol evewhing we do. When we identify a challenge, we fespond; collaboratively. in(enlionally and with Cafe. Home-start Greenwich is deeply embedded in the local community. This year, we were proud to participate in bofough-wide celebfations and events. including Black History 365, community festivals and local campaigns that reflect the richness, diversity and resilience of Greenwich. We are especially gratefLbl to the Royal Borough of Greenwich and to our many partners for their ongoing support. trust and collaboration. Together, we are creating a stronger, more inclusive future for families. One rooted in compassion. connection and community. Thank you for being an essential part of thisjourney. Kingsley Hyne Choir Section I: Director's Introduction Wel>>>>> Greenwkh Our Mission Ai Horne-$14rt &eenwl(h, we envisiofi a sociely whefe every parefil ￿ eMpo4¥e￿O with the support ihey need 10 give their children the besl posslble start In life. We sland beslde familiès durin8 the Most uitscJI moment% because childhood can't wail. As a community-rooted charitable 01￿01$allon. we are povffted by a dedicated netwotk ol iiained volunieers and expert Pfactilionets. Togeihèr, we doll¥er inclusi￿. integrnted servicos ihat nurtuie ihe weniial ol every child and larnily. We ale commllled to making a meanlnglul Impact on boih IndIv￿￿￿1 de¥elopment and cofflmunily wellbeing. Our ambilion drives US io grow and evohe. eipanding wi feach. deepening our expertise and (¢￿tIn￿Ou$lY improving Ouf holistic approach. Wtih a-lamlly firsl" etlK>S, we strive lof excellence in care, learnin8 and suppoil: enstsrin8 every chikl and lamlly leets seen. valued and uplifted. • i The work of every Home.Start in the UK centfes around the three key themes of: Family: Families musi have It least one child und•r the age of five to be supported. Volvnteers.. are the lifeblood ol Homt-siart. The organisation simply ¥rt￿ld not exist withoul local people giving their time. energy, skills, experience and p￿lon to support familie& Communities.. helpin8 ihe local commut)ity through extended. skilled sUPP)rt network Ille •chi•v• nthlon throuw l.Volunteor Home.Vlthint Support S•rvK• 2.T•ryet•d inter¥•ntlons th Family Supwt G￿￿p1 3. Qu•lity Childcare •nd Earty Education s•ttln 4. Cl*ldr•n's C•ntr•s s•fvkv4 Unl¥ers•l F•mlly Support 5.Cofflmunity C•ntr• and Famity Hub thllv•ry 6.VoluAt•Qrf￿ & Emth*blllty P•thw•ys >>>>>> Grnenwich Our Mission Vlhat we do: Home-start Greenwlch delivers • rany ol speciatist fafftity sypport swvic•s in the hon￿, aCTOS5 th• seven Children's C•ntr•s and l•ur n¥rswies we nMn•ie. •s well as throuth other +•rly learnini s•ttiny Ind community centreL Our pro£ramffltS oirt delivered by tr•ifted communlty volunteers and prolessiofi•l staff. slde.by. side lo meet the needs ol famili•s. In additi•n to Ouf core urvivff JO loc•1 r•51d•nts train with as Y￿￿11t•• -. •1 supwt to mwe th•n 200 famllle& In ¢oll•bor•tion famil••s •cross th• borouth. >>J >oooooooo Our Strategy To achleve our Mlssion, we have identified slx Strateglc Prlorities. At the heart of our strategy is a commitment to dellvefin8 Impacthil SeTrk•s: improv5nE the qualiiy ol all our services and ensurlng thty are delivered cmsistently to everyone. everywhefe. We aim to be recognlsed by Home-start UK 01sted, our commissioners. and (most imwrtantlyl the familles and communitie5 we serve. as a model ol excellence in prartice. To achieve this, we have Identified strategic priorities that undefpin and enable c￿1 8oal of delivering Impactful SeNKe l. Oestination Workforce We are committed to i￿lIdIng an or8anisalion whffe people want to work and vdunteef. Thls IfKlude5 investing in a stron& inclusive culture arKI 5UPPOrting the piolessional growth and wellbeing of everyone in team staff. volunteerx and students alike. We want Home-slart Greenwith io be known as a 8reat ￿ce to worK learii and make a difference. 2. Effective 0r8anisation Str￿8 8overnan¢e. elfKient syst￿8 and well.deslgwl processes are essentlal. By streamllning how we wth. we emptrwer •)ur people to collaborate effecbvety and locu5 on achievin8 our mlssicffi. 3. Partnership Posslbilitie5 Wewill continue to nurtu￿ and grow collaborative relationshlps: wlth commlssionefs. seprfice prOvIde￿ and our ￿￿er community. By workin8 together. we can afflplify our ccAlecti¥e impact and inipfove the lives of chlidrni and farnilles across Greenwich. 4. Shwt About It We are wmmitted to transparent and ImpKthIl c(xnmunicatiM. Wt wilt sh•re st¢x*% ￿tcOMes, and data that demonstfate Ouf value. en$urM￿ our work 15 visible and Ouf impact is Y￿0100d. 5. Flnanclal F(wndations We w511 contlnue to ￿ren￿h•fi Out finan¢ial resilience: ensurin8 Sustainability, enabllng gr￿h. and unlocking new oprM)rtunities to support lamilles now and in the future. This rewrt outlines the strategic highl*8hts and key projects ddivwed durin8 the financlal year 41rf12024 March 2025. It refiects Ouf PfO8fes% celebrates Ihe contritKJtions ol our people. and ￿•￿IrM$ our commitment to ensuringevery thild gets ￿ best p0S￿b￿ start In lile. RT Impactful Services: Ourvolunteer Scheme & Family Support Vthile the rnajc￿ty of famllles we supwt lfve within the Royal Borough of Greenwlch, our reath extends lrtto Theighb¢)urin8 boroughs. includin8 Lewisham and Bexley. Irnpfoved transport links have also brought farnilies from further afield. includln8 Parts ol East London. Tr* ongoing housing crigs and the rfse in temporary IM￿51n8afrangen￿ts mean that famllies are moving across Iwxough b￿rKlari￿ many of In urgent need ofsupm In response. wt have CW with other Home-stsrt branches across L¢)ntsi to ensure a Smooth transitlon and help lamilles inteyate into thw ne•4 cL*nmunitie& We are steadily progressing towards a sustalnable. bo￿gh.￿•de I￿￿¥15•11n& wpport programme by 2026. An ambitio¥s goal that will ensure no family is left withwt xcess lo personallsed. In.homesupporL Thls year. we were commissbned by the Royal 8orou8h of Greenwich lo deliver lamily support ser¥kes in Central Gfeenwich. relnforcing Lwrtrusted role within kKal service delrvery. In additbon, we received funding to deliver Impactful iniliati¥es such as Emptrwering Pafenty Empowering Communit6es {EPEC): a parent-led piogramme focused on imk¥ovingparentin8 skills arml strengt￿ing£0mMun1ty engag￿erti Royal Greenwich. Over 120 parents reported: l. incre•sed knowledge. confidence and par•nting skills. fetlini more •qulpped to support their childr•n's d•v•lopmont•l •nd emotional needs. 2. improved family relatlonshlps as a result of engaging In key programme5. includin8- Empowering Parents. Emprmering Cornmunilies. Connectin8 Irom the Start, Amiy Projert. 818 Hopes Futures Solihull. Wellbein8 Wdcome. 9 in 10 children1400+1 have been supported to access Ifee Together fof Two's early learning education. Thanks to the support and guidance from r famity support team. 28% of f•mlllés on a Child Prot•rtiM Pl•n ICPP) or Chlld In N••d ICIN) Plan succ•ssfulty rtepped 100% of those families reported achiewng p0￿'t1Ve Outcomes in one or more areas: 7011 improved emotional wellbeing and social networks 70% saw progress in managing home. money and employmeni 6￿ improved boundaries and daity routines We dis(ribuied: Over 250 food bank and over 160 fuel bank vouchers. helping to ease financial pressure and Stress for families facing hardship. Over 260 famllles received donations and gran Including: food. cloihin& to)s, baby equipment and white 800ds, supporiin8 essential household needs. 36 fafflllles recerrfed personalised support. guidance and advice to help them move towards ernployment opportunities. reflecting the effectiveness of •afly and sustained support. {￿er 46 trained Voluftt••rs. delivered over 5(MXJ hour5 of Volunteer time in kind supporting families in theif home andlor al the children'scentre& Celebrating Inclusion: Digital Volunteer of the Year Award >>>> This year, we weie Pfoud to see one of Our volunteers Lesley Walmslty. recognised as Home.Start UK'S Digital Volunteer of the Year lor her ¢)irtstanding contribution as a 8fitish Sign Lan8ua8e IBSL) interpreler. Leslels support has Significantly advanced our Wofk in making services accessible to Deal lamilies in the borotsg Re(nJited by one ol Home.Start Greenwich Family Support Coordinator during a Joint visit with Ihe Health Visitor Team. Lesley joined our orynisJiion after cmipleting the Volunteer ooTh Her professional expertise has pla)*d a vital rote in supporting effective ¢ommuThi(ation between staff and Deaf parents. especially during a Video Interaction Guidance IVIGI interrfention. Hef involvement ensured a Deal mothef could fully participate in the intervention process. leading to improved outcomes for hef and her two Childre￿ This support noi only empowered ihe family but also exemplif￿ ¢)ur commitment to inclusive practice. Beyond direct family support, a BSL interpretei involvement spa￿ed bmader organisational change. The Family Support Coordinaiof who worked alongs•de her completed Deaf Awareness trainin8 through ihe Royal Association loroeaf People and Ihen went on to irain theentire Wellbein8Team. This investment in awareness has laid a strong foundation for greater advocacy Jnd irtclusivity aCTO55 our services. This volunieer's contiil)ution also led to operational benefits. sncludin8 Cost savings on interpretLY lees. greater seThice flexibility. and improved compliance wilh accessibtlity Standards. Her role has been a valuable assel in helpin8 US Create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all familie> This iniliative has opened the door to new opportunities. We have been inviled lo take part in diKussions with Home-start UK about piloting a natlonal Deaf c¢ynmunity erlgagement programme. led by Home-start Greenwich. This work demonstrates how PfofessK)nal volunteering can exparKI access to essential services, reduce inequality. and st￿n8then communty connections which are core values of ouc mission at H•Th-Start Greenwi(h. (Ilum) Home-stoil GreenwKh's Sup&Mvt opened doors fof me. Thonks ￿,7 to HSG I've goined strength ond improved my relotionship with my children. I've never l￿d o support like thi& Never. I reolty appr￿10te them both. Lesleyond HSG Coordinatof. Tlyk) soved my lile! >>>> Ourchildren's Centres .. (Central Greenwich) Home.Start Greenwich delivers an integfated model ol Children's Cenire services across the Ceniral Greenwich afea, in partnership with l(Kal delivery partners. This geoyaphic area includes the integrated Children's Cenires at Woolwich Common IE8lintonl. Woolwich Barracks IMuiEravel and Wootwi(h Clockyard Icardwell). We are delighted to be working in dose partfier5hip with ihe 8romley Healihcare Health Wisiting ieam and ihe Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Midwilery team as we continue to develop our Sites al Brookhill, Mulgrave, afFd Eglinton. Their collaboraiion has been instrumental in expandirtg the lange ol services available to parents. helping us to provide more accessible, joined-up Support fof families acfOSS these centres. We repsE*r￿ %27 chlldren. whlth fyprnsents 97•1• total nufflbvol i".hlldren undef 5 Ilvln8 In afea. Al Homfrstart. parents, and children's Voices are at the heart of everything we do. We are comm¢lted lo continuously developing our services in response to the needs and feedback of the farnilies we support. Over the past year. 251 p3rent evalualions wère compleied. 4¥ith an impresgve 96% s•tlsl•ction fat• 172 su88estions led difectly to meaninglul changes in how we delivef our services 79 compliments highlighted how much families value and appreciale ihe 5UPP)rt ihey re(￿ve Thts ongoing dialogue with famllies ensures our services remain relevant. responsive. and rooied in the lived experiences ol our comrnunrty 4849 chlldren been seen at Ixlf cefttre& 1.908 of these Jre ￿)der tw 8P4 ofbabl￿ lft otir 3rea 422 fathffi and 394 lo￿ parents 402 chkn Ilving in ￿kIe$S pport. free leaming vpi&" We otlered over 372 activities an sessions throughoui the year in partnership with service pmvKler5. health and midwive& )00000 Our Exceptional Early Years Cr•at•, PI•yg Explorn throuth Loose Pl•y ¢Jur vision lor early years and childcafe is to provide high.quality. enrKhing experiences ihai ￿lmUlate childfen's eafly learning and development. Through loose parts play. we encourage children to explore. discovec and create, nurturing their curioslty. imagination. and confiden(e. We are commilted to offering families access to play-based educatitirt and care lacilities, (￿a11ngopp0rt￿￿ItieS for parents and chlldren io leam tOEetherthrough play. We also recognise that a child's earty education and wellbein8 are closely linked ¢0 the broader family efflvironrnent. That's why, alongside Ouf eady >ears provisiofi. we offef tailored earty inter4ention 5UPPOrt, helping families address challenges and build strong fouftdatsofts: so Ihat parents can l¢xus fx) giving theif children the best possible start in life. Fofest Schools and Our N•ture SP￿e5 In October 2024, lamilieswere Invited to take part in.- Plumste*l Day Nufserfs Ffmest School Inltlalrve. making tre most ol(KJr newly rede¥eW outdoor learning spac This initiative e￿O￿(aled handwn exploratlm. en¥ironmental leamin& and (l￿neCtIon wlth natu￿, losterlngchlldren'scuriosity and wellbein& Ith 8efVo￿ SUPPOrt irom Eute Landscapes, wh) luThJed the redth￿l. families joined us to plant new botanK* •rMI en8a8e in ouldc¥)r artivitie5 that promote lean￿rI through natufe. Parents feedbxk: Tly felt doselyc(x)nected to our spa¢i' Kl activitie5 that also transcended into ￿lIdIn£CloSer relatM)fthips between themskn as lamilles. They had the oppwtvnity to share exper￿￿ ol belng parents aThJ share ideasto support each othef's needs from the pefspective of'what it means to be a parÉMt'. What were Ihe on* of t*0 most helplul Ihlnii Of th• •ctl¥ltles lor you p•ison•lly7 Our locus slay5firmly on= Embedding and extendin8 the earty ye¥s' fiamework Developing SEN and Iransilion svpport Extending trasning for transition and development work I leel pori ol rhe Plumsteoè Doy nuisery. Even rhoygh Josmlne is ftow ot sthool. we love ottending yQ¥f evenis St•ll io be pore ol the whole expeiiencè. We leel ihot we belon9 here. ond J03mine olwoys speok5 obout her nursery io hei school Iriends. Bettei identilication ol leaming needs Providing first class. nurturingearly years. learning environments Extending opportunities to learn and plty ift Supportive external environments Sharing Ouf spaces and'live. leamingwith the community Y4ts1 event inclusion is biilliont. l enjoy oming io every time you plon someihin9. Sielonie tokes $0 much Joy ouf ol Our presence ond youi 9offles ole so much lun Youn Idadl All Childcare settings across Home-start Greenwich are rated Ofsted graded 3 (Good), across all four core inspection categories. Greefiwi¢h Our Early Year5. spaces are at: Plumstead Day Nursery and Together for Twos creche Brookhill Together for Twoscre(he Slade Together fof Twos creche Eglinton Nursery {opened September 20241 Ofsted conclusion Excerpts from reports: quality ol Education Leaders of the nursefies ensure ihat the needs ol children and families are at the heart of ihe curriculum. The cuNiculum is well-sequenced and builds upon whai children 'Can Do. Children access high-quality and diverse learnin8experiences, $0 no child is left behind. 8eh•¥iours •nd Attltudes . Staff set high expectations of chiklren's behaviour and a highly eXperie￿ed in supportingchildren to under51and the expected behaviouial boundaries and attitiides towafds learnin& Personal development . Staff Set high expe(tations for all childfen's learnin& includin8 those with special educational needs or disabilities. They organise Ihe learning areas well and plan activities that capture children's intefe5t and ima8ir)aliOn. Leadershlp and Management . is well structured and ainbitlous Wlth high expectations lor all chlldren. All children acquire essenlial skills l(Y th•r néxl stage ol learnin& in(luding starting scIK)oI. Volunteers. work experience, apprenticeships, Students 41 volunteers. 47 work experience students from 19 colleges. 10 volunteers entered study from Level 3 Childcare qualification 6 students gained a level 3 qualification I student achieved a distinction. 2 Volunteers gained employment with Home-start Greenwich. 6 SEND students This year. we Sirengihened our partnership with Woolwich Polytechnic School. and lof the lirsi lime. welcome(t 10 rnale Students for expewKe placements a(￿￿ all Ouf Site> The students wÉYe actlvely enga8ed. Feedback from the st4Klents was 0￿*1￿mIngfy positive. wlth sevwal expresslng a genulne Interest in pursulng cafeefs In Eartyyeatseducatkn). As a rt5uIt of the %Kcessfvl plXen￿nts. Home-stsrt Greenwich has been invited to speak to the next cO￿rt olth exPer￿Ce ￿t&. a SY￿￿+$￿& step towards encouragin8 rnore young rnen Into the Earty Years **rkltrce. >>> ME RT Our Community Centre Offer WEICOIE flFE The Wekome Café at Brookhill Chik1￿,5 & Community Centre wlll offer a variety of servkes de$l￿d to supwt families arKI omote cfymmunity well.bein l.Affordable and Nutritlous Food.. The café will fvyovth delici(xts. affordable mea15 to lamilie% helping to ensure everyone has access io healthy lSt actly1￿ that pr￿e posltlve parentlngskilis, offerSn8 a supportlve eftvlfonment fof parent& 4.PerI￿tal Mental Heallh Support: Bespoke support for pefinatal mental health and parent.Infant lationships will be inteyated into the (alé's offering& 5.C(Nnmunity Space: The cale wlll serve a5 a 5ofe, friendly and i￿luSI￿r Space for families to connect afbd access vafiOUS supfM)rt service These services aim to create a wbrant community hub where families can gèther, learn, and sUp￿rt each other. Cllr Matl Morrtyw. Cabinet Member for Childién and Youn& People, sald: There is o huge fonge ol sUPPOrt on offer for lomilies. Iroffl Iree octiwties and ￿rfY leomlng lor children right thfough to finonciol otfvice ond wellbeing SUP￿ lof mum5. dods ond cO￿t$. Fomily Hubs ore mokin9 lile eosy typutting it oll in one ploce. providing ihe support lornilies need. in the woys thry twed if. The Hubs ore 9iowin9 iopidlyondl know thot mony fofflilies ore olreody leeling tle benefiL Leann Cross, Dlreclor, Home-start Gre•nwich commentod: Ive re oll reolly excited oboul the lounch ol the new lomily hub. We know thai rt￿ny fomilies wilhin our locol community ore feeling the stroin now. so being oble io provide ihem with a safe spoce wlwe thty con occess o iongeolsupport, 0$ well 0$ ex&*rt foodeducotion ondnutKitNy￿l0éViCe. is involuGIAe. Doffllnic Honéysett, Ex•cutlv• Chef of London Greenwlch, Ch•rtwells s•ld: We re lookin9 lor¥void to working Wlth the teom ot the Brookhill Children s ond Community Centfe on a lort9. reim bog& supportin9 the volunfeefs to creote delKKws ond l*olthy meals lor tI￿Se WIK) the hub. 0$ well 0$ woiking closely with them to deliver mofe Ociivities. so we can help equip famil*s in rhe kncal oleo. with the knowledgeondconfldence to cfeote heolfty ond nulcit•(xo meols ot IK•me too. Greenwich Our families said: After three months of support Irom Home-start Gfeenwich, I received rny biometric card. My famdy Support Coordinator connected Me to Welfare 8enefi1s and supp)rted me to secure Universal Credit and Housing Benefs1S. The volunteer supported me to obtain child benefit. which was backdaled. and I rKeived £2.(MJO. With this money. I was able lo secure a spacious one-bedroom flat with a kitchen. t(Mlet and living room. I now feel secure in my own a(commodation. I want to say Thank You for your yjpport fof me ènd mydaughter through ihis lime. We have been lucky to have you at ow most diffi'cult times! Thank you and I wish you all the best! - .1 wonted to toke o to exwess my dewt gratitude for all the suppm ond ossistonce (Wellbeln9 Support W0￿e(l hob* gib*n me my so& Yow gu￿7n(e and encourogement been Involuoble. ond I conr•Ot thankyou wjough. thoUtyourl￿ I wouldn't ho4f been oble to txcess Disotslrfy Libiry ￿￿vance, wlKh hos 11￿? 0 tremend rellellor u& Aodi¢￿￿1fy. eKWrOgen￿1l 9Obf me the Coufoge to send myson to school. o decision tlxlt hos b1￿h¢uS Imme￿￿)y. YI￿r weolth ol knowledge obout t** free octiwties fv kids Rwi 8w4xwh ol r￿m¥ICh on newhbouring oreos t*en trufy ey*0￿1n9. Thonk5 to been ol)le to explore so mony wMderful opportuni£ies with my sffi kviihoul w£Y￿￿j obout cosl. I'm partKulorfy groteful lor the informot1￿ otwt the monihfy ￿$se5 lor places li%e tl* London th7UOfium ond the heovify discounted trckets lor the London Zoo. These opportunities h¢Tht allowed us to ueote uAlor9ettoblv memo￿$ tO9ether. Furtheffl￿, stoyoThlpknysessi0￿ ot Bmok HilllTh* been o fontostic re5￿ffe for us O￿lI.M thrilledto ho dtscowed them through rec1￿Me￿tI>L l olso wont to extend my thonks rfof oll the tog3 YOU gove. The On¢e 090in. thonlt you from tl* bottom olmy I￿rt your unwo%enNJ Your kindness onLI gewosity, ho￿ madeo wwld0fdlffere￿e in ¢xff li%es othllorn twfyopprncioti¥f. >>>> Our Special Educational Needs & Disability Services At Home-start Gfeenwich, inclusion is al the heart of e¥ewhin8 we do. All our settings are welcomin8 and accessible io all children and familie5. Howevef. we recognise that some families require more tailored support to meet theif childien's individual needs. Since 2021. we have seen a steady increase in ihe number of children and families with SENO en8a8in8 wifh sep4ice& In fe9)onse. our team has strengihened partnerships Wlth local schools and statutory services to efftSu￿ that children viiih SEND receive the Support they fteed to thrive. A key locus has been on supporting positNe Iransitions into education from our childcafe and crèche setlings. By wofking closely with families artd PfofeSSionals we help ensure that each child's unique needs are urtderstood. respetted, and met; laying s¢fong f(wndations for their Ivture learning and development. K¢y Khl•vffi￿Trts Tr•nsltion suppgrt lor SEMD •nhanc•d Enh•nc•d training for rn¥sk•l Instrnmentsi S•fiSOry toys and •qulpm•nl . Our se¢iinis h•ve delI￿•d •Vff 24.000 lufid•d •arty •dyr•tlon lor 2.yur Tèfgeted SEND programme opens to all Stren8thenln8 Transltlons and Exp•ndln8 Our SEND Supwt i)r children mowng on from our 5euings. we W￿rk closety wilh local schcx)Is to extend transition perlods and rnable support Nisits from key profe59or41& Thts helps efNKe ihat both children and famllbes feel confKlent Pfepafed for the ne￿ ￿age in th￿'r educatKThI wnty. To further support famihes we have de4£loped a c¢)mprehensfve trangtThi pro8ramffle. helping parents make Infomied declslons abtyA (ho￿1Th¥ the most appropriate school for thth'r child's indivKlual neefts. Over the past year. MYenDfied a swilfKant gap In due to delay5 in external assesSm￿t$ for children %'ith possible addli￿nal need& In resp)nse. ¥￿ secured thretryear fundin8 to wr inth(Kfje SENO provtslon. including recrurtmeni of a dedKated Early Years SENCO. I lils has enabled us to launch a Str￿tured. in.setun8 SEND Supp￿ progfamme thai focuses on.. rimely inlefventK)ns and persMal6ed 5tratwes Inclu5irfe envirorffiefflts every child can thn Specialist collaboratkn)n io provAle taillyed support Practical training arKI de￿0pment for stsff 10 embed eaty inierventlon Stron& trust.based relaiionships with parents to supsx)rt their chlkfs learning Journey We have also made si8nifbcant pro8ress in develoth Ouf knli5m Awareness training programme for siaff and familiek We are extremety pro￿1 ol what our ewty ￿ar$ ieam and volunteers have achle¥Td 10 ertsure that chthen requ￿r£ additional sW>POrt are seeTh urnlersi¢x>d. and empo*ved to reach their full potential. >>>> Destination Workforce Péople •re also at the heart of our org•nisat•on. We look to the communlty to support and explore local •mployrnent bn tho first lfistance. Key hIgh￿h1$ WINNER Stafl Development AVIARD Drivlni I￿r apprentkeshlp Inttlatfve In the ••rty y•a spKe by ￿lIng 3 new EY level 3 stud•rrts. Drivlng our Interrt•l c•p•clty plannin8* by offerf •pprentkeship and maMi•m•nt d•v•lopmont opportun•tiQs from ￿¥•1$ 5.8. D•v•loping wr IntwnJl HR capttlty throulh forfftal W(Ce551ul Kademic development. Celobratinl 5 int•rn•l promotlons and g pr•vlous volunteers ffloviry Into paid job role Continuini to support our loc•1 lobourlorco by employlng almost tw•>th•rds of our workforce from wlthln the Greenwith borough. Students taklng part In Earty Years Sports Day >>>> Destination Workforce Integrated le•rnlng and staff beneffts INorking wilh volunteeis. leading to 819b of (Mjr %￿luntee￿ rnovEn8 into employment and 19% pro8￿$S1ft8 io lurther education. Our inle8rated range ol a(credite(I training and learning pathway5, employmt￿l layres and employmertt wod(shops, alongside the volunteer flourish together programrne has helped upskill and create opportunities lor both volunteets and staff alike. Our staff benefits include discounted Childcare pixe% Tech scP*me. Cycle xheme. Ihe 81ue light card and the Gieenwich one-card. Metrl R•suk and findin85 T¢)tal st*ff (aw•i•) Internal promotions Volwrt••fS fflty41nz ffto paid foI•s R•dundar Pefcenu8e of Cuf Staff ii¥in8 bn th• Royal 8wh ol 42% Our *ey ort•ftisaD¢MI differ•ntiator Is our unk4ue •MI divefse staff capats"lities. TIMS l*¥$ us to have a meaninzfui arKI insiihtful underst•ndin8 ol ihe HSG tontext (xff mandate. This is dernoft5tf￿ed in our urt*we te•ffl rnemb•r c•patsiiti•S Ivthable, InimitatAe, rwtrsubstitutabl¢l for M•ny￿1 and sp¢¢wlist roi•s Temains challe￿. . The ch)rity sector shows broad fluctuaiity) in sjknry and EVP dements with HSG'S challenge of retaining key staff. . In the ye•r we saw 7staff leave and 3 be employed. This 4nduded ? bank staff pom?aDÈnt posi*j?rn. >>>> Partnership Possibilities As one ol the largest charity employers in Greenwich. Home.Start Greenwich is proud to employ over 60 sialf, iyith 42% ofour team Ilvlng withln ttr* l¢xal cornmunity. We are committed to bein8 a London Living Wa8e offlployer, ensuringour staff are lairly compensated for rhe valuable work tlw do. We also prioritise supportin8 the local econorny by ￿yIng local whefever possible nd working wilh I￿1 suppliefs and contract¢Jrs. This pproach strengthens comrnunity ties, SUPPOrts small twsinesse¥ and ensure5 our opefation5 reflecl our d'alues of sustainability, fairness. and community .'nvestment. Our local business Partners Our Commitrnent to Local Employment and Eihical Practice ooooooc - How much and how we spend our money in the local community Ov•r 3086 of our expendltUTe IS Spent with other l•ul buslnesses. whkh oquates to Just und•r £200.000 bKk Into th• local •conomy. Arn￿n¢ E. Partnerships 6,884.20 Service Providers 14,713.00 Suppliers 125,818.n RBG Schools 49.041.82 196.457.73 Partnership j l /.- Possibilities - Projects 4 Empowerlng Famllies, Empowerlng Communities Commissioned by the South.E•st London Inteyated Care 5ervk¢ In partnership with South LoThdon and Maudsl•y Trust. Empowering Pacents. Empowering Ctynmunilies IEPECI is group parenling intervention. delivered by parents who have Ihemselves previousty participated in a parenting 8fouP and have und•1aken the ten-week EPEC training programme for peer facililation. We delivefed three EPEC parent gr￿p￿ over 8 weekly two hour sessi¢)ns. by two certified EPEC peer facilitalor group leaders, with 27 parents attending in total. Sessions covered St￿ngthening the parent-child relationship through positive communication, developing parental sensitivity, safe care and child.led play. Through the programme. Pafents reported that they learnt a range ol positive parenting skills. better understanding of their children's feelin8% value effective parent.child ommunication and how to build belter. mole resilient lamily relationship& 95% ol p•rents reported that the proy•mm• Feedb•ck from Cawl¥er¥ Ileornt io express myemotlons ondocknowledge my clildren's feelings in apo>tive woy rentlnz• 94% 01 parnrts I•￿rt•d that th• pr•yamm• dwdoped thelr p•rontsns %1tiUs and I ￿ve leomt Imxv to communicote with my child - This course reulfy ￿￿edffle grow. I hove leornt so ffl￿h obour myself to enoble me to be o betterporent• ' The sessions ond the locilitators were ob501utety wlth th• pro¢r•mme. The best thin9$ ole 0 sense of community. leornin9 ond shoring ideos with otheiporents ondhoving o sofe spo¢e to shale Fantastic sessions. Equolity. divfrrity ond I￿lUsion is l￿dIed￿rfec￿y- Army Families Building Resilience Commissloned by th• Arniy Coven•nt Fund and Arniy Volant Charit•bl• Trust. Thanks 10 8fant lundin& we were able to extend viial support lo Army lamilies based at the Woolwich Amiy 8arracks. delivering targeted programmes to address menlal health, isolation, and the unique challenges military lamilies often face. OUT proj'ects focused on reducing pafenlal loneliiiess nd anxiety, fostefing a sense of community. and impromng emotional well.being thr(w8h a r3n8e of accessible and impactful ser¥ices. Emotio￿1 and Practical Support: Through Our befriending programrne. volunteers Provided one-to.one support vla regular home visits, reducing isolation, improving emotiilnal resllience and providing respite. Improv•d kcess to S•rv•(•s: Famllies rtteive(l assistance navigating health. employmenl, educatbon, benelits and local seTrices. Tarteted Mental Health Supportr. We Ixilitated access to child and adult mental health service% ensurlng families received lin￿lY and appropfiate cafe. Gr*nt$ lor Ess•ntl•ls: Wrth the help of additional donations. we Secu￿ iterns such laplops. and essential v(KKhef5 for families in crisis. Th•oftw.schoolclub hos been 0 9reot 590(e lorme "- weekty feo ond roost se5wns gove me a reostyl ond mydoughtef to cmnect. ￿(00k wtlw. hove to getoutond tolk io othern It's been a lilellne• fim ondtolk M￿en0￿. whKhdAln'tlw Ixbth. ' eswciollywith e￿￿h{￿l knppening us Program Highlights: After.Suild social networks and reduce Isolaiion. IsitO￿ benefit from Subsidised healthy meals. nulritional guidance and Practical advKe in a relaxing envirofiffient. The stott moke me leel hoppy Somy (Intemj The Internship Programme has nCP14T been extended. allowing the partnership Io grow and enrich initiativessuch a5Community Meals and Fundraising Event& Supporting Healthy Eatin8 Progrèfflmes and Family Cookery Sessions. Future Pl•ns: Looklni ahead, we would like to expand the Programme further and oller placemenls across a wider range of departments, givin8 Interns the opportunity to broaden their skill Sets. whlle 8atning a deeper undersianding of how our organlsation works and the SUPPOft that we offer to famllles. rJ• 00000000000 Connecting From the Start (CFTS) Commissioned by Fafflity Hubs Connecting From the Start ICFfsi is a parentin8 inter¥eniion and network support group lor new parents?na pregnant molhersl couples. delivwed by prOle￿i0naI5 With expertise in infant care. CFTS provide a nurturing and shafed.learning se￿lOn$ io efih•n(e earty childcare and parenting skills. losters parents, netwo￿. red￿e$ isolation. false awareness about key areas of parenting and facilitate access to services in the community- We delivered three CFTS parent groups. two hours se$540n seven weeks, facilitate(I by trained, infomied and expertise prolessionals. 36 parents h•ve attend•d. Topics included: speech and language. bondin8 and attachment. nutrition. play & Slimulation. saleguardin& and parental wellbein& Parents I feported that iheif undersianding of key parentirbg skills have impfoved, reduced isolation, increased network. enhance confidence. increased access lo services, raised awareness of child development. established social connection5 Wlth other parents and enhance confidence to access Childrert Centre seThices and other rnainstream and lotal seThices which thty We￿ not aware aboul and did not have Ihe confident to access. Paf•nts' F••db•c l ottendedthe first class o￿llellIn lobe with it &Ke then, I ho￿ not misseda session. I keeppreochiThJ to mylriend$ 10 ttttend tlus class becouse it eosesyou Into n￿herhOOd Thecloss h05 been reallyedvcotKxioL I totolfykn*lti support 9ltren ts top notch 7 fufflilles suppwted w(th I0￿0￿d fuelbonk 18 lomikn w•r• sigftpost•d to chlldr•n's ¢¢ntr• S fomilms w•rn off•r•donpln9 Pfortkal svpportond services from Homfrstort Greenwich 29 Iloffle visits to fomili•s were carrledo 24 fomieies were hdped with doftatiMs olooooooooooooo . Staff and volunteers froii) Mailt>oroL6gh Highways play a vital role in Timeless Tryether, generously contributing their lime and energy. Through iheir in¥olvement. they gain valuable insights into W0￿￿n8 with dder adulls: a gr1￿p that can often feel overlooked and isolaied. This collaboration continues to strengthen community tles and feinlorces the lasting impKt ol ¢xsf partnefship. l¥ Looking ahead. we are excited to expand Timeless To8elher to include intergenerational sessions with Early Yea families.. bridgin8 genefational gaps and brin8in8 new energy. connection. and joy to every evenL Shout About It We are excited to have launched Ouf coniribution to the national Start lof Life and Famlly Hub: 1001 Days strategy. aimed ai delivering lifeionB imp￿1 for youngchildren and pffovidin8 broader 5UPPOrt lor familie> The approach complernents Home.Stan Greenwich's in-home Support service. as well asour bfoadercommunity a￿1 volunteer offer. 8rookhill Children'scentre is one ol four hubs that fomi part of the widef Family Hub Netwod(. which incI￿leS 23 children'scentres and fovr youih hubs across the borough. The hubs are a first point of contact lor families 5eekin8 Support with financial help and keeping their children happy nd active (from pregnancy thiough io the ieenage years). Ttrw ofler a free and accessible way to receive consistent support thfOU8htyJt the different stages of parenthood. providing a safe space and seamless ser¥ices lor familie5 when thty need Ih•n most. Our 30th year Family Hubs Launch November 2023 Launch olour Community Cafe and Welcome Space Our Community Café wlll be a welcoming space for familie5. children. and the local comrnunity: provlding a safe environrnent. food education, nd low.level mental health support. Thecaléwilloffef Opportunities fof the community to Prepare affordable meals. access nutrition expertise, re(eive weanin£3dvice. and connect with our wider serntices. The Cornmunily Café will also host pareni workshops and baby and toddler-f(KUSed activilies ihai encourage food exploration and sktll shafing Ourhub partnefs. Ch•rtweUs•nd Fe•ding Britaln. will support this iniliaiive by helping us deliver a weekly Ifee comniunity dlning èxperience. 31ong wilh essential supplies. cooked meals, nulrilional èdwce and recipes. This offer will foster a stfong volunteer network and will also include workshops delivered by our chefandcommunitypartnef RT 08ramnx on offer frry fam4les ot all We look ' tsfé JTrJ Fan4y Hubl >>>> Greenwl¢h Early Years, Ethos Embedding Play. Curiosity and Confidence in Early Yea This year. wecontinue to embed our loose parts play elhos and design across all settings. extending inlo the 1￿me ihrw8h pafent-child play. home learning resources. volurtteefs. and family support. This apprO￿h ensures children can explore, create and thrive in sale. carin& stirnulaiing and sustainable environments. At heart ol our Early yea￿ offer is the Hoffte.Start Greenwich wialist pn)gramme, whbch sUPPOrts young children to become curious. imaginativè. coftlidenl and independenL equipped with the tools thry need lo yow and leam alongside their pee Grounded in the wraparound leamingand care rnodel delivered through Our Children's Cefflt￿s ross ihe Royal Borou8h ol GreenwKh. we treat play as essential to development. Ouf Ilurseries offer carefully designed, enriching experiences based M child.led exploration. helpin8 children transition confidently into tull.time education. Our commitment to curiosity and (￿atiV￿y continues outdoofs, where high.qu3lity natural learning environments. modelled on Forest Sch¢)ols, enable all-weather. free-flow play. Children explore nature. experiment with tools. and develop independence in spaces that encourage sensory leafnin8 and imaginative play. We also take lood education Seri￿51Y. From Positive role modelliftg afoufKI food. textures. and smells. to our nutritious. seasonal menus (prepared by in-house chef in 5-staf rated kitchens) we promote healthy choices across all age group& This offer is eMpandin8 to include skill sharing and learning opportunities wilh parent5. Finally. we continue to strengthen partnerships with schools to ensure sm¢xith. posilive transitions for all ch*ldren. with 3 partlCLilar focus on SUPPOlling our SEND chtldrpn their families A Call to Action Ev•ry¢>Th• can pl•y • rol• In helplns H(M￿sLIrt Gr••nw•th build a Thern are so ¥J•ys to ffl•ke • thffeienc Ar• you a corporat• •x•cuti¥• or p•rt ol a14rye r¥anlsationT Choose us as yourcharity partner. Sponsoi an event or project. sha￿ your expertise through mentorships, workshops. traininior spKRlist supporL • stud•nt or work in Furth•r Educat•on, C•reers, or Job Centr¢s? The Earlyyears and Family Support sectoc needs a sustainable workforce, The pandemic has impacted recruitrnent and we need students exploring apprenticeships or VA)rk expefience to consider our sector. Invite u5 to speak to your students aboul careefs in this vital r￿Id. 000 Are you • workine yof*ssion•l? Oo you have charity days or partnerships at work? Could you volunteer with us lor a day or fecommend US a5 your Charity olthe Year? Whether you have skills in daia. fundraisln& media. or design. or simply a few houo you (an help shape our seThices or even join our 8oard. Why not bring your tearn for a volunt¢erin8 day and make a real difference tO8ether? Ar• yo¥ •ctlv• In sports Of lundraislftK Ilko Rid• LofidM7 Fundraising help5 us provide essential ser¥ice Just £7 covets ihe cost ol a horne visit to a famlly, reducing isolation and bullding proiective networks around children. Choose your event, raise lunds and help sponsor a famity support volunteer. Are you r•tired or haw tim• t• ii¥e7 Volunteers are the heart of Home-start Greenwic Whethef Supporting families al home. delivefiftg projects. Of helpin8 In cenire% you'll receive fvll trainin& support. and a rewardin8 expwience with a range of benefits. You can also volunleer as a trustee nd join (wr Board. helping io lead oui organisation to succes yw • p•rert •r •xportini • eciollyevidenl when. on lis finol doy, he osked to extend his plocement. o true reflection ollk)w ffl￿h he volL*dhffs tin7e with u& Aft￿ drscvssions with his pO￿ntS and t}￿ plocenJenTco0fdinoi￿. we were delwhted tOe￿end plocement lor onoiher Thvo month5. This ongoin9 invol¥emenicont•n4*S to nurture Ts's Pe￿￿oI9T0￿(h. confidence. ondsense ofpurpose. while olso ollering meoniNJfvl rew'te ondsuppryt tsr his fomily. We ore incfediblypnjudol TS and oll thot l* has ochievrd. He is on inspirolion to us olll "Being oround the stoff has been amazing. They reolly take the time to understond me ond children make me laugh. I've had such a greot experience". Financial Foundations Summary ofAnnual Accounts Hom&Slart Greenwich Income 15 generated thfough cornmi55ioned contracts. Early Years income and 8rnnts. Expenditure Is locused on service delivery aclivities in line with the charity's objecti%*s ol supporting children and tamil*e& Remaining expendilure Is allocaied to essential operating costs. in tT•h&XiI￿S and dwlose feasmable accuracy ai 4ny tlme the linanc￿l posiiion ol iht th•rii•ble company and e*uble them to e11511fe that the financi•l si•i¢menN ¢ompl¥ wih lh* Ctynp•rti*s Act 2LM)6, They I￿ •lw iespM5ible for safeeuardiry the assrts ¢1 the ¢h•rit*ty* ¢tynp•ny and l*r4¢* lor t•kln8 ie•sonable step5 lor th* prevtnMfi •nd detertiw of fraud aThd ￿her l¢re¢ulaiitl¢s. The Tnbstees •re iespmslble for the mafftien•nce 4nd inioerity ol th* cryporale and financial infNmaiion Included ort the thaiitable cornpany's t*ebs&ie. Le8islaiityl ill the Vnrted Kiwdom ¢o¥emln8 the &weparatlon •rKI 01ssemknaty(￿ ol financial siaiemenis may differ from I￿￿41b0n in +xhtr iw15d1¢i￿. &"mpson Wfeltxd LLP., ww• •ppolnted as Inoepwthi Avdlt¢ys d￿1￿ the ye¥ •d have eNpressed theii willinwbess to oniinue Iti i￿l c•p•clty. The iffusiees hwe ¢¢xnplied wrth thesr duty lfi sectit)n 17 of the th4rft*s AM 2011 io dut rrf•fd io the public wblishod by the Ch•iity Comm45rf S6Rned tx) behalf ol Tn￿te•S ¢)n KNY Hom&Start Greenwlch For the year ended 31 March 2025 Independent Audltor's Report totheTrusteesol Hom•-Start Gr*tnwlLwbd1￿ kn accordance wllh Ihese requlremefiis. Wtb*lt¥e th•itheaudll evidwKet*eha¥ecth•bnedissufflciert •hO•pwoyl•le loprovlde abasks IN our owrmo We havt n￿￿lfil to feport In i•sp•d d the mallws In relatjm to th¢ ISAS IUKI requlre us io Itpon io you where.. . iht tntsie*s' use ol the•* •¢¢￿1￿¥ hi the preyrakn ol finamlal stalements Is n¢X approp￿ale.. or I￿￿e trusiets have not disc105ed in the fina￿￿1 siaiemenis Iny id*niilied material unc•rtaint*"es that may ¢ast $18nlficant doubt aboui iht Charivs to conDNie to adopt the loins ¢¢nwn b•sis ol •¢(tyJntio8 lor ptriod of at least twelve Months from d•te wt••n ihe fina￿*11 51atewDents are auth0ft5ed for Issue. The trustees are re5PDThsIIAe for the other Infotmaiion. The •)Ihw InfLvm•w* ¢thvw05es the Inform￿ included in ihe •hnu•l report other than the f￿a￿la1 s￿LementS •hd Ouf •yOitor's reptyt ihereon. Our opinion on the finanO•l si•iements (boes cover the other Inforrnot&on and. exftp¢ to Ihe extent otherwise expli¢ltly staled In ouf report. we ¢10 noi express any form of assurance conclusw thereon. Jn ¢onn¢aion wtih ow audit ofthe financial si•tefflehts. res￿1*1111Y is to read theithw Infr￿tth •rtd. In dolng so, corlsidef *thrfher iht other informallon 65 mateflally Inconsisieni wilh Ihe fin•nti¥l staiernents Of Qui knovAe*e obtained In the audit ot Qlherwise appeafs to be m•tenalty mlsstated. If we ideniify SLKh tiuierill 11K￿$1sten(i￿S or appaferit ma¢effial miui•iemenis. we are requtred lo determine wheihef ihwt is • matefial m*ssiaterntrtt In iht financi•l Statements or a maler￿1 missihtemeni ol th* ￿her inloryn•tion. 11. based on ihe wmrk we have pertwmed. we ¢¢n¢1￿le thai thete is a mater￿1 M￿stateMent ¢1 this othv Inl¢rmauw. we •re required to rewl thatlart. We have fi￿Nn8 t• In this Teeard. Home*Start Greenwlch For Ihe year ended 31 March 2025 Independent Audftor's Report totheTrustee50f Home*Start Gf eenwlch In our opin¢on. based on ihe %*ork undert4ken in the course ol the audbl.. the inlcwmatim 8l¥en ITr the tsysi•es' rem for tho financlal year I￿ whi¢h Iht frn•n¢i•l st￿ements are prep•fed is ¢•Mlslent TAIth the fltWC41151•temenu.' •rNI the t￿￿tee5. ffeport h•s t￿en prepared in accordèn¢e wilh •ppliuble lepl requirernents. lft Ihe li8hl ol iht knowledge and undersiandinÉ ol the Ch¥bty ils en¥lrMment ¢>btalfied In ihe course of the audit. we have thot identilied matertsl mlsstatemenis in th* TTVSie*S' Annual RepNt. We hwe noth&￿ to repM in respÈci of the fdhjwlw m•tim m ￿lat￿￿ Ihe Cofflp•hl•s *£12(#)6 us to Tel￿ to you 11. In oui opinlon.. *d•quate ac¢wiilt¥ f¢¢tyds h4Vt been kept or feturns •deou•ief¢y our•udil have noi been recel¥ed Irom br•nchos visited tyus. Ihe fm•nt4al statements are not In •8i*eftwrf T*ilh the feCQfds •nd ret tertain dls(lowres ol trusi**s' spp(ffied by J•w •re m*le.' or h•¥e obtlinod all the Inlorn4tkn •nd eW•rt•tM)M nocessary for the pury¥ws oloui itsdii. As explained more lulfy in ihe Irustee5' T￿PonSIbIlI￿e$ sutem¢rti srt Qui 30the tTiistee5 afe fesponsibl• I¢x Ihe preparatw ol the flThanci•l Si•i*rnents •Thl for belfig satlsfied th•1 ihey live • irue •nd lair ¥iew, and for such intern•1 cortrol as they ddenThirtt is ne¢eS￿ry io en•lAe the PfeparatKKb of (Ina￿1￿1 ihat are Ifee fr¢ffl mètènal mi55iaiement. vthether due io fraud In preparln8 the flfiandal si¥tements. the trvsiee5 are resp￿Ible •ssessin8 the Charity's ability to conttnut •$ a 6oin8 concem, as appl•¢•blt. matters relaied 10 ￿￿•r<¢ thf￿ the •udlL We 45se%5etl Ihe 5uscepiitsiiiy of ihe Wn￿n￿5 $￿en*￿ts W M￿ell¥l n*sst•temenL thKludlry4)btskn$￿ In ndersl0Thdi￿Q1 IK>w Iraud eKtyr. br. makry er￿￿*1*$ of rnw¢effl￿t as to ¥h*tr¢ Il* ¢M5idwed thore wa5 susiepDbWty knowle*e ol adual. suspected •nd •le8ed fraud. arbd c*>Wderitw intefflal wntrols lrt pF4ce 10 ffl•iiwe rrAs of fraud and noTrwmpWewllh and 128ukntlons. To addres5 the r15k alfr￿ m•na8•7)efit tth athd al COrfr¢ls. ww. performed wo¢eduies to 4dÈntify any unusu•l ty w*xwded ￿￿tI￿ShIPs. tested ￿111*5 10 identify unusual tranucwis: Ssessed whe¢h* ano assufflptims the srf Note I welt indi¢•iiby of ￿tentIal t*as.' •nd ¥nvestii•¢ed the iationale behifid $4Th1k￿ or response to the risk of irre8U*l￿S•￿ ￿n-(￿￿￿n¢t*Iih IM Ind fe8ulations. y#ethJrts whkh uded, tsji wefe noi lirniied to.. efiqyiiiry ¢1 M￿agement as io •Ci¥¥ •nd polerf￿1 litytth and dahr f￿1￿*1￿ corresponde￿* The Chanty C¢)mn¥5510n. There are Ihherenl kni1•1￿ in our audrt svocedures d*sffibed •tthe. The nKJre refflrt iTh•i l•ws reeulatlfyTrs è Irom fhwrti•l Ir•nsKwts. Ihe 1255 hkety il Is Ih•i we woukl become aware ol T￿P￿te. Audrtin8 slandèrds also mit the •udil Pfocedures rewifed io ￿thi$ty wth la¥AS and Ye￿11t￿% lo enqutry of the directors and Matenal mlssiaiemenis ih•i arise due to fraud can be ￿ld￿r iodffecf lh￿ thosethai artsefr(xn efity•S ihew m•wiTr¥ol¥e Us• ol our veport Th￿ iewt Is made sorely 10 Ihe Charity'5 member5. as • body. in •c£wda￿e with Chapter 3 ¢f Part 16 of ih Cornpanies Art 2(Th. Our aydil w¢rk has been ufidertaktn so ihii wrt mqhi state to the Chaiity's members ihost m•iiers we afe iequlied to Slatt io them In art repm •nd lor rto ¢thof pvrpose. To the fullest eMl*lIt pefmittod by law. we do r*oi •c¢epi of issuffte fesponsitslity t¢ anyone than the Chanty's men*ers •$ body, lor our audit wor*. for thls rwL ty lor the opinions Tme have ftymed. K•t¢ T•ylot FCA IS•nSor St•tutory For •)n behatt of Slfflp￿ wrt10￿ LLP. Stsluttyy Audlt4xs ￿ Ch•rt•ff•d A¢countants Wellesley House ke of Wellirtoon Avenue Rtyèl Ar5•7•1 SE86 Home-start Greenwich Year ended 31 March 2025 St•ternent of Flnanclal ArtI￿leS Y*41 31 M•v 2014 JI IAai 2015 167377 aWJ3 3J)16921 20J61 181.2J• JA67.291 %.403 2916 OV*r tr•th"r* •ttThi lTr•*Stn*nts IL194 33.318 202.4 3.016921 37,335 .726 3x146.521 U252n 1739.242 11.362 IL431 223J 3JXII936 11.431 2.750.614 120W 25.9)4 295.877 {XL767) IL767 Net In r4m) 3211 2951 Tot•1 fL¥th 174.121 102555 149362 230.361 17 265M2 52 238 The Staiernenl of Flnarrtl•l Aalvltirt indudes all ylns arnl loues In the yeat. All 4)¢•mt •hd expe￿IltY￿e dorl¥es Iroffl coniinuln8 act￿t￿. Homfrstart Greenwich Year ended 31 Marth 2025 8alanc• sheet 1$ at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Flxed xs¢ts: Tangib￿} assets 12 32,440 Currert assets: Debtois Cash ai & *ih•nd 13 74.998 669.883 744.881 11)9.501 2.CX)4 691.505 Uabllliles: Crethtors. All￿Unts f•hwdye year 14 243 294 197.707 Net ¢wrtni *$￿¢￿¢11¥b1lilit$I 493,798 T￿•1 •5Mts l•ss ¢urr•n¢ Ikibllltl•s 546,261 526.238 Tol•l n•1 •svts S46.261 526.238 funds ￿the th¥lty Restr￿ted income funds Dtgv4n•ted f￿0 Gener•1 lunds 17 265.022 105.773 175,466 274.121 102,555 149,562 526.238 The accounts havebe¢n prep•itd tr¢ •¢¢Ofdance with Ihe spe(vdlpro¥1s￿fis of Part 15 of the Companies Act rtlitirt8 io ￿￿11 compafiies irod ¢¢o$irt￿* the annual accounts regu*red by ihe Companies Aci 21K16 •nJ In ac(ord•n¢t iih th¢ Fin•n¢i•l fteportin8 StwKlard in the UK and RepublK ol Ireland IFRS J021 Appfthied by the In￿te¢S on .. ILPJZC . . •nd swiod ￿ thew behall by:" Hynt Ch•if Cornpany Ae8istratth Plumber: 1x676376 IEnel>)d & W•*) Hom&Start Greenwich Year ended 31 March 2025 Statement of Cashflows Y•w to al4tsr.25 JI.•A•fr14 14et 1•sh wv¥41e(I b¥l114e41 C•thkn Iv•m ¥p4*5trym*ios'. 118998 356,692 cl*S¢ ol woperty. Sale of ar41 e•MsNY*rt 1.119) 121J421 Ikt c•* prn¥bJed byl kn}&ry•s1kn1 i.ii 542 873 335.150 582X#)4 246154 Totaltash •ftd ¢*th •qthknts atthI•￿ d th*ye* 669.883 Ye•f to Y￿* to Jl.M•¢.Z4 20mJ 295J77 AdjLt51m•rt5 lor.. Dewe(4at1onc￿1 22WA rKie4stVdectt•* indrt*or5 reè5ell¢*cfoasel In£reth¢ 34.$03 45.587 111,6111 51,S76 118.998 Home-start Greenwich Year ended 31 Mafth 2025 Notes to the fln•nd¥l ststements i. A¢¢ouNbn¢ PoHel•s The yM*pal X¢OUThlI￿ pouths ¥• syn¥Nfised bolow. The •caxmiw* ￿kI*S hwe been applied C¢￿t$left1ty Ihtytar. Tht tin4n¢i•l siaiements have been prepared In a(cordaMe TArfih ACC￿ntI￿ and Reportlfie by tha¢lllès.. Slatémènt of Recommended Pr•¢tke •pplvble to chmies preparin8 ihe•r •¢¢ount5 In a¢<￿￿a￿e vnth the Flnanclal Reponin8 Siandaid applicable in the UK Republic of Irellnd IFRS 1021 lorfecii¥e l J•nu•ry 10151 . IChèrit•es SORP FRS 1021. lh* F•n•n(l•l ft1porti￿ SLirylafd aOKable th the UK •nd ol Ireland IFAS 1021 •nd the Coftip•rbl•s A¢1 IcM)6. The lknanclal statements afe Pfepared siwliw which is ih• fun¢tw•l ¢Wfew of the cÉ¥npany. M4)net•ry •M*￿tt￿ lfi iht ststern￿ts are r(Mmded to the nearest £. The ellerts of e¥entS felaiin8 to the year ended 31 March 2025 whkh occurred belor¢ the d•ie ol •pproval ol the fthan(lal staiemeftts by the Trusttes has been inclu¢Jed in the fina￿1•1 statements to the extent reqvlred io sho* • t¢ue •tsd fwr ol the stste of alla1￿ ai 31 Mai¢h 1025 •nd the resuft$ f¢x iht ye•r ended ¢)n Ihat date. H¢me-Start GreThkh meets the I)rf￿•¢￿ ol • public b•nrfK •nitty urtder FRS102. Assets and 14•bilitie5 afe InrtTral fe¢¢Wiised ai ttistowl Cost ￿ tr•fi$art￿ value +Jtherwlse slated In the rebevani a¢l• VAT Aesources exp•KSe(l are ie(owsed in thepormxl ift**Khthry￿Q Incwred. ftewurces ex￿¢& k*ud*iitribvi•bltVAT. T*Nch c•in*X be r*co¥ered. 4$¢$ 014*fi•r•iin¢ fvnds (omwlse tt* ¢¢>sos assodaied wlth ¥olwury *i¢(w. thJrrtable expenthiufe Compri￿ those costs imsrred by the In th@del￿eTh of and sttvrfts. 11 i￿]ude5 ih ¢¢sis ih•i c4n bp all(Kated directly to suth a(tpAiJes and Ihw ¢osts of ￿ *•¥lreci Mtuit nfftsury io support ¢OSis it)clude those c05tS a5500•1ed wrth ffleetirF8 the ￿M￿￿tUtiOnal and SUi¥Wy ieqy•rwnents ol Ihe charrty and ¥KI￿de auth'i fees and costs l*thed t¢ tht 5trateW¢ rnaAWrni ol iht ¢h¥ity Al ￿$1% ¥e al￿•1￿d between the expeThHiwe ute8¢x*s al ihe 50FA w • b•$6 de5w￿ to refte(t the use ol the Home-start Greenwich Year ended 31 March 1025 Notes lo the Ilnandal stalements Re￿￿1¢1$ ¥• allpcated io iht p•rtKular acthaty where the cosi relate5 dlrertly io •¢¢iviiy. Supm ¢osts are the ih•i assist the ol the thafmi but do nat undertakt £hafrt•ble •¢fivilbtS. The tr•eral dirert6on and •rtiwty, etynpr* salary and 0￿h@•d coms ol the centr•l functi￿. Is appr#t￿fi¢d b4sed upon iht ol itsowt• required to support each aaivlty. Rertal thar8es ère th•ryed ofi • iiri¥hi4Mie basis o¥w the téTrn ol the l&•se. Trade and othef debtors are rttrynts¢d •1 th¢ S¢fUtwt •mowtt •JpJe. Piep•ym••)ts we valued at the rnni epabo. C•sh at b•nk and In h•id Cash ai Imnk and cash In IndLth cash shm.tsfm Nshly Ibould in¥esim•ftis with • short maturity ot thiee nwths w less f¥om the dale ol acqu1511io•i or openry ol lh• deposli Qr swbil•r •ccowl. Crediiors and provislon5 are reccybsed 1+h￿re ihe chortty has J we*ent obfiÉ*ii￿ fesuftirti liom • p•st tvent that w1611 ob•bly iewlt in iht transfer of funds to a thifd pany and ihe amwnt due io sdtle the obll8•1th c•rt be mpasured Of esiimaied tell•bly. •1d rnrmally recryn15￿ at settlernent amouni after •llNlh8 for any trade d•SCO4bnis. flmd Al Ilxth1 •ss¢t$ Ire inrtialty itcorded at cost. Éxpendrture on fixed asset5 below ihe value ol £5LXI 4re written olt lft Ihe year In wh*ch it is Incurred. Assets are fe¥*ewed lor imp•irmont if circumstances indicaie ththf Co￿1n8 value may exceed their hei fealisable v•lve Ind value In use. D*p¢e¢l•tl¢)n Is <•*￿ted 59astothYbre off the cost of exh a55et less its reslth••l *•*Aly fJrtr Ilsesilm•ted useful Ille on thelollo*in8 basls: L*•sthokl irnprvrt¥n￿ts Flx1urès and fittlr4s Pl•y equipmeni Ctynputer oqvlwont IO% Sir•¢hi llne 25% 5tra¥ht l•ne 25% straght line 33% Str*￿ Iln• Homevstart Greenwlch Year ended 31 March 2025 Notes to the Ilnandal statements Flnand•l Instvwne The ch•My h•$ fi￿￿la1 assets and financkl Ilawtles of • *lfid th•1 qv•lify •$ bnk finan¢i•l instrvrTrents. flfianclal InstrLthefits •fe lfiiti41ty r*¢o8nlsed li tran5actl￿ value and sub5equenttr¥ me•sufed ai ihtir settSemert value with the eAceptKMb of barbk loaro ¥• suknuèntlv mtr•sured a¢ amortised CO￿ usth8 the eflerttve Inier•si m¢thgd. P•nslons The th•rlty Optr¥￿ • defintd c&W6bu￿￿ penslon S￿￿. %•14th am employtts w• eliwW• ioityft. Tht lotsl arnouni ol coniributions ie¢t)dnis*d hn the StatÈment ol f inandal Aaivlty are shty*n ift fi￿* 9 •nd fopros*ni the empl(WfS' contribut•on io the Khemt or to efflployees pefsonal 9￿510n schetV*S. There ¥¥ere no outstandlw oi plop•￿ ¢Oniribuiions at the batsrKe theet date aThl the tharlty hès no li•bility under th stheme other ihn ihe paylnent of ihgse coTh1ributi￿s. Commltfflents lof fvlwe Other thJn fiorm41 commiimtrtt5 Inherefit to the opefatlon of the ch•¢lty ¥hd uhde* t￿11*￿% 01 employment there were no contractual Obl￿•1￿$ io lutufe e*pen+Jiture at the balanct sheet date. Where Ihe iffusiets •ulhorise expendilure. whtch is n¢t le¢alty enltyce•t4t at the b•lance sheet 4a1¢ ihe •ppropri•te •m*)unt5 are set aslde in deswaied fvnd ?. IIKc*Ae FROM tX)NATK•iis AMO LEQACIES Yw Oofi•tlD off*.S¢•rt VKW &•rt Y.741 22S• 1350 R￿. Sm•OGrarfs Fwithy 62J47 R&G. GNGF st￿ l&J•Jw f*•rt 4.748 ft￿. VCSCorTTrx*(•rtre Th• Lo¥•• P•rtmrth* Th AnY*d Fort•s. ImwCtyrtNrt Fw*4&•rt 14,653 19,11 23 19X¥XI 167 Homfrstart Greenwkh Year ended 31 March 2025 Notes lo the Ilnanoal 5taternents L95? 76JS16 Ya¥ S Plty 12A6J i*••J Nw5•ry 9.149 28iJii 171J(O I￿. Fway J6JYJ 91 Y•wt• JI M•1 Zlb15 31 Mw20 Y••rt• irtV15t UX Yearto JI M•1 1025 JI Mar2Q It￿e lee 18xfj) 770 47 (•lé 4￿19 4.019 418 11.194 li.J94 33 Horne-start Greenwich Year ended 31 March 202S Notes to the finandal 5ts1emtnt5 7.1 EXPENLXTURE ay COST CAYeGORY Ye*r t• 31 Mir X12S Yearto )J M•r 2014 Ch•rfubb• Staff costs Pr¢1¢$￿￿1 f1•5 Stafl travel andother expetS 2.635 63,703 2.189 15.535 S.4S8 714 28.710 10.710 17.551 5.578 147A 150.224 37.118 5.418 31 32.729 46.810 2,182.310 74.976 1,553 16,2SO 16,724 6,212 22.847 22,232 10,667 6.253 98.195 121,555 37.750 9.375 Staff feCT￿lMent *e(t cos Commissioned seryices Outires. Irys & ¢05 thertisi Prwwes cos¢s Repairs. maintenaK• & IAsuf•r¢e Events & meetlry Ert*rt4￿rn+nt Olfice $e1￿m￿leS. and imwo¥e ihe ablrty lo civ the defflands ol f4rn* Ide. Homtrstart Greenwich Year ended 31 March 2025 Nolos to the finandal statert￿nts ftF￿ N￿l- Tht F•mity Hub yoyafftrTre t5 10 pln up and enhance suprn Jhd swA¢ts for ehrtdrefi. Your￿ people •t4d ￿19 w 25 for those wffh specul edu¢atkwl needs ISENI ¥*d Ihw"t l•mif*s. Oui lamily hub ks i twsi poini ol cofttsrt for fam1kneS￿￿￿sQrV*QS 108rther io Imp¢trrt•C¢¢S% Improwt¢onne¢tiws betwfftn l•mi&"es. prolessbona15. seThices and arn1 at the heart ol f•mily support. hubs lo¢us M Éwty lan8u4e and ho•w le¥n*& inl•ni leed¢w suppryt. parent Inlant Tdotsty￿hIp$ aThl perinai•l R8G VCS C•ff*m¥nlly Contre - Se55bons cmred strerythenty the p¥thY-thbJ i¢Ulknshlp PO$rt￿t ¢¢•iimynJ¢•t6￿. de¥ekJpiry pweni¥ seTrsrtlY*ty. safe ¢•re •r*d child.led pl•¥. Thro4th the pJFents rtpvted th•t ihey learnt a ra[￿e of posw yrertilne skdls. brfi*r ol thw"f chilthen'5 leelin￿, ¥4ue effertwe p•rent-thlld comrnunKaiiM how io burfd beiier. rnore I￿11￿nt lamlly rel•ticrfbhlps- rtaG Famity Hub WvkstTt•m- Homtrstart GTeen*bth rrftydde5 ￿￿te￿5 for a￿le•th afid yofftotity) Wthull Parentiry PfLyamme. ¥olurtews will SUb)POrt tJmilits io sonlwlw* trathin8 wail*le across the bor¢WI. A free •*¥i¢e and ts.ps w boost vour (￿rIde￿e a5 a parent w h* ¥¢u rthwWi• lJm* lil* and strew1￿ vow rel•tsmship The Spetch aYMI *learl￿ FI￿nd•ll0fi- Funth to enharKe our SENO offw boih our nufsery sdtiev •tid thlthert cthitre $di•r￿ Wslh th15 furm￿n& we Iwle been able to empk* a SENCO ¢0 ￿0￿MIe suppori 10 children •fid farnll•es In ¢x•r c¥e. this P05L ale SEND wo8r•m •cths o¥1 chlldren centre5 lor l•mif*s with ththlren wder S can EmpoWerhwParffits-Cty)Ni¥s￿ty th*Sthrth.East IntryatedC¥e knlcekn ￿rtr￿ShIPt￿Ith South Londm •hd Mats051ry Tlusi. Empoweriw Pwenls. Emw>werny Cofflmu￿￿ IEPECI Is a 8roup P•itriiln8 InleThent1¢￿. dellvered by p•renis ha￿ tI￿selveS sxeb•Dusty panxlpaied in • paceniifi8 8roup •nd have •J•dert•t¢fi ihe ien.week EPÉC trairyryg prc8ramfTre pew facili1￿10￿. 11 ts• is • volunlew.le4. e¥idence.based p•renitry provam￿￿. It t5 5UPPOrted by the NHS. S¢MiMs CO￿*d Stren￿he￿io8 the paiefit.th'ld relabtsnS￿P Ihrw8h poytNe communKJUon. d￿•￿* wrertt•l sensitiwty, saft care and child.led th. ThfOLW the oyamme. par•its reported th•1 ihry le•rni • ritye of positiw parentin8 ski15. bèttef underswllty ol ih¢rf thklien's fedltw. ¥￿￿• *ftoaib* and io I￿41￿ bellef. mofe iol*ii l•ml r¢l•tl¢)nshjPS. A tr•nsler h•$ beon m¥Je of £11,￿? bet**en thv r¢strtted fund AOG- F•m•ly Mub P•Tehtiw W0￿51￿M and urbfÈsirKted fvThds. Sfft ol the re5trKted funds iiY•¥ed were io puriha5e filed assets whKh have been ca￿talISed within the f￿￿0￿1 yw. Th* depr•ci•t#)n for the awrent and future Yea￿ WIM be chafged t¢ unrestrt¢teO v*sefrtS. T0ts11•15 Due witth tye ￿•1 Oue •fter 23.4 i&L J&iso 52.116 10S.J Home-start GreenwFch Year ended 31 Marth 2025 Notes to the financial statements 19. ULTIMATE CONTROLUIIGPAAIY The tharity is ¢ontroW by the board of TnAiee IQ An ETHIC￿ STANDAR05 In comnbon ￿th mèny otl*f thèriti*5 01 ow siTrand natwe we use our w¢*¢ys to asstst wlth the ptwriii¢n ol the finanual suttment IL LEGAL STATUS OF ThE cwiry The charity Is • ctywany Iirnlted by guafaniee a¢xl has Tho sh•rt upiw. In the event of ¢h¥rt¥ w0￿d 4w. the li•bth'ty in r*sptd ol (ht w*nte* 15 Wmbted lo £1 p member ol the ch¥lty.