REGISTERED COMPANYNUMBER: 02515716 (England and Wales1
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 703128
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITEO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOEO 31ST MARCH 2025
FOR
HOME-START LEEDS
Thomascoombs Lirnited
Chartered Accountants
3365 The Pentagon
Century Wav
Thorpe Park
Leeds
Westyorkshire
LS15 8ZB

HQME-START LEEDS
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMEP4TS
Page
Reference and Admintstratlve Details
I to 2
Report of the Trust￿3
3 to 12
Independent Examlner's Report
13
Statement of Finan<ial Activities
14
Balance Sheet
15
Cash Flow Statemènt
16
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
17
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
18 to 28
Detalled Statement of Flnancial Artivi¢ie$
29 to 30

HOME-START LEEOS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
The Trustees who are also Direttors of the charity for the purposesof the Companies Art 2006 presents its report and the financial
statement forthe year ended 31$1 March 2025. Included wrthin the Trustees, report is the Directors report as rEquired by company
law.
The financial statements comply with current Statutory requirements. the merThJrandum & Articles of Association and the
Statement of Recornrnended Practice
Accounting and Reportlng by Charities: SORP applicable to charitie5 preparing their
accounts in accordance wlth FRS 102 leffertive l January 20151
l. Reference and Administration Infomiation
Charity narne
Charity Registration Number
Company Registration
Number
Home-start Leeds
703128
02515716 (England and Wales)
Registerèd office
Hope House
F17-F23 65
Mabgate
Leeds
L59 7DR
TRusfEES
Yvonne 8utterfield
Anita Hawryszczuk
Karen Breakwell
HeatherUDonnell
Slmon Benger
Elizabeth Oraper
Gerald Browne
Carol Elston
Emma Yates
Peter Harrison
(Retired 19th September 20241
(Retired 19th September 20241
(Retired 19th September 20241
(Retlred 5th December 20241
(Appolnted 25th April 20241
{Appointed 191h September 20241
COMMirrEES
The charitv's comrnitteès are appointed at each Annual General Meeting (September 20241.
Flnance Committee
Peter Harrison
Karen 8reakwell
Slmon Benger
Gerald Browne
HR Committee
Carol Elston
Karen Breakwell
Ellzabeth Draper
Emma Yates
Gerald Browne
Safeguarding Committee
Karen Breakwell
Carol Elston
Chair
Chair
Chair
COMPANY SECRETARY
Tra￿Y Simp50n-Lair
SENIOR MANAGEMENTTEAM
Tratey 5impson-Laing
Chief Executive Offlce
Karen Breakwell
Chair- Board of Trustees
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INDEPENDENTEXAMINER
Christopher Oanvin FCA
Thomas Coombs Limited
Chartered Accountants
3365 The Pentagon
Century Way
Thorpe Park
Leeds
Westyorkshire
LS15 8Z8
BANKERS
Lloyds Bank plc
65-58 8iiggate
Leeds
LSI 6LH
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Lloyds bank PLC
25 Gesham street
London
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Blrmlngham
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Centre, Cowley Road.
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2. Structure, Governance and Manageff*nt
Company Status and Governing Document
Home-start Leeds is a charity and a company limited by guarantee. incorporated on 17 September 1988, ancl regigterecl as a charitv
on 17 July 1990. The company was estsblished under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of
the charltable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up Members
are required to contribute an amount not exceedin8 £1. There are currently 14 Members
Recrultment and Appointment of Trustees
The Company Dlrectors are also Trustees of the tharity forthe purpose of charlty law and underthe company's Articles are known
as member5 Of the or8anisation. Under the requirements ot the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the
8oard of Trustees are elected to service for a period of three years after which they may be re-elected at the next Annu31 General
Meeting for a further thiee years.
Our organisation is committed to the safeguarding of chlldren, young people and vulnerable adults and fully implements the Leeds
Safe8uarding Chlldren Board recommended 'Safer Recrultment Practice,. This includes all Trustees belng required to have a
Disclosure and 63rrin8 Service check, renewed every three years.
The purpose of the charlty focuse5 on the welfare of children. young people, and their families. OLJI approach to the recrultment
of new Trustees workg to include people with a partlcular interest in the work of the charity, the Board Includes individuals with a
variety of expertise Including Corporate. Education, Finance, Law and Govemmental National Development Agency.
Gaps on the Board are highlighted and considered when seeklngto recruit new members by undertaklng revlews and skills audits.
Anyone intÉrested In joining the 8oard 15 first asked to submit an application to the Choir. If appropriate, the prospective Trustee is
offered the opportunSty to meet with the Chair and Board. By mutual agreement they are then asked to obseNe a Board meetln8
and a recommendation will be taken by the 8oard. The appointment will be subject to a D85 check and reference5.
Inductlon and Tralnlng of Trustees
All current Trustees are familiar with the practical work of the chbTity. All new Trustees attend the Volunteer5 Preparation Course
SO that they have an understanding of the work of the Volunteer5 and Coordinators. Addltlonally, all new Trustees recelve
prepared Inductlon Pack which includes.
Annual Accounts Ilatestl
Annual Report Ilatestl
Organ15ational Polices & Procedures
Memorandum and Articles of A550clatbon
Minutes of Boaid Meetin85
Board Contact detalls
Relevant Charlty Commission information
THE NVCO- Good Trustee Guide
Qrganisational Strurture
The 8oard of Trustees elects members at the AGM who are responslble for the gDveTnènce. strategic direction, and polScy of the
organisation.
The Chief Executlve Officer is also the Company Secretary and attends all full Board meetings and subcommittee meetings but has
no voting rights. The key management personnel is the Chief Executive Officer.
The full Board meets around 6 time5 a year. All Trustee5 are expetted to serve on at least one of the Sub Committees that meet 4
times a year and report to the Board. The Board holds an 'Away Daw each year to build and strengthen relation5hip5 and create
tlme to focus on the organisatlon's future success.
The Chief Executive Officer has day.to-diy responsibility for the work of the organisatlon and delivery of all services - they are
d1￿CtlY accountable to the Chair and collectively the wider Board of Trustees.
The pay of the CEO is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.
The CEO manaEes the Staff Team and Volunteers and ensures that all are kept informed of and adhere to the organi5ation5 policies
and procedures. and ensures that all poliry and procedures are up to (kite and relevant with organisatlon and legal requirements.
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The CEO is responsible for ensuring the Board receives regular and timely report5 and information on all aspects of our service to
enable them to undertake thelr role with competency and prudence.
Risk Management
Consideration of risk is an ongoing aspect of all project plannin& monitoring. and quallty assurance. Many procedure5 such as
authorlsatlon, monltoring and reporting, stsff vetting and appraisal. safety procedures for Staff, property, and those we support,
and adequate insurance cover are in place: and security equipment has been instal￿d to safeguard a8ainst theftfrom the bulldlng.
We continue to Invest in trainin& resources. and development of new polic*s on all aspects of safety in the workplace.
The principal financial risk to the charity is the loss of income through major contracts coming to an end and the risk ot belng
unable to secure continuation funding. The Trustees review this risk on a regular basis and keep a Rlsk Register. The Board hold5
'Strategy Meetings, to plan for the future and ensure that the charity rernains re5pon5ive to new opportunities. Decisions at these
meeting5 inform the future direction of the charÉty.
3. Our Alms and Objectives
The main objective of the charity Is the promotlon of the charitable purpose for the benef it of famllies principally in the local
government area of Leeds and Its envlrons.
The organlsatlon provides a range of seNlces and activities in pursuance ot these objectives whlch are:
To safeguard, protect and preserve the good health both mental and physical of Children and parents of
children.
To prevent crueltyto or maltreatment of children.
To relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst chlldren and parents of children.
To promote the educatlon of the public, in better standards of childcare within the area of the Clty of
Leeds and Its environments.
In furtherance of Its objects Home-stsrt Leeds members, Staff and Volunteers follow and conform to the Stsndards and Methods
of Practlce as promulgated from tlme to tlme by Home-start UK.
The main activity undertaken to achieve the oblectlve Is the recruitment, p￿paratiOn, support & supervision of Volunteers to offer
our home vi51ting family support for familie5 expectlng a baby or with at least one chlld under 11 years.
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commlssion'5 general guidance on public beneflt when reviewing our
aim and objectlves and in planning our future actlvities. In particular. the Trustees always consider how all planned activitie5
contrlbute to the alms and objectives they have set.
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4. Our Achievements and Performance
Chairfs Report
l am pleased to introduce Home-start Leeds Annual Report for 2024125 which sets Qut for our Supporters, Staff, Volunteer5, Funders and
the Familie5 we support the work and achievements we made over the year and also outlines what we are at in our three year strategy.
Our impact over the year
Our Staff have, yet again. 5UPPOrted even more families and chlldren actoss the City than in previous years- 398 families Icompared to
379 In 20231241 and 619 children Icofflpared to 603 in 20231241.
Our Dad Matters Calderdole service has been re-awarded further funds for the"Start lor Life Programme". A great achievement by the
Team who are going from strength to strength in the delivery of these highly endorsed seNices.
Our Doula Prograrnrne, which is about improving Maternlty Sen41ces, through Midwife referralg, Wlth 8AME and vulnerable women. is still
on-going. Funding difficulties have still impacted on the roll-out of this service and we were therefore deli8hted to secure a privote
donation In the year 50 to carry on with this badly needed service from March 2025.
Governance
We Saw the retlrement of three of our lon8er-stsnding Trustees durlng the year Yvonne Butterfleld. Anlta Hawry5zczuk and Heather
O'Donnell and Elizabeth Draper resigned to take-up further professional studies. They are all sadly missed.
Consequently• we stren8thened our Trustee 8oard, agaln. ovei the year through the appolntment of two new Trustees. Peter Harrison,
who has taken over as Chair of the Finance Committee and Ernma Yates, who has joined the HR and Governance Committee.
We also appointed one of our existing Trustees. Gerald Brown to the role of Trustee responsible for Volunteers. Gerald, has already
started to Improve cornmunications between the Trustee Board and Volunteers as well a5 provldlrbg Ideas for the on-going recruitment of
new Volunteers.
Our Plans for the Future
We revlewed Year 2 of our Strategic Plan 2023.2026 for Home-start Leeds and are now worklng towards the recruitment of a Corporate
Funding Manager, We strongly leel that this will help us drlve one of our key Strategic alms through raisin8 our proflle and through the
ralsing of donatlons $0 that we can provide even more services to improve outcome5 for Chlldren across the city.
Finally, I would Ilke to record my thanks to our Chlef Executive. our Staff. OLFr Volunteers, and the Trustee Board for all their great work
whlch allows u5 to comrnit to Home-start Leeds. Everyone's. determination and contrlbutlon remain an invaluable resource that really
does make a dlfference in supportin8 the families of Lee(ts.
Karen Breakwell
Chair of Trustees, Home Start Leeds
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Chief Executive's Report
Once again Home-start Leeds has had a busy year with Leeds families corbtinuing to reach out for5UPPOrt with every increasing needs
and complexitie5.
The year agaln saw an Increase in the numberof families lunitsl seeking supwrt- durlng the year we supported-
398 Familie5 Ilncluding Dad'sand Doula Families)
619 Children
In year we recruited and trained 3 Home Visitingvolunteersto 5UPPOrt families
As With previous years, whilst families supported come from acr055 the Leeds City Counctl geographical area - a malorlty come from
the citV'5 'innèr electoral wards. which have ONS (Office National StatlStiC51 'Multiple Deprivation Indices, In the worst IO% & 20% in
England. Additionally, we have continued ro offer our Dad Matters service in the Calderdale Council area through their Family Hub5
programme and Maternity settings.
Those we svpport struggle with complex and multlple needs Including poor Mental Health, Trduma, Dome5tlc Abuse, Learnln8
Disabilitie5 and Substance Misuse whlch affect children In the home- and we are seeing an ever increaslng complexity of need. Our
data shows that around 90% of parents/carers presented with a level of poor Mental111 Health. wlth less in the lower level Categories,.
31% sighted pasvcurrent Substance Abuse: 45% sighted pastlcurrent Domestk Abuse,. and 72% had at least one flnancial issue.
With around 95% of 'families' reterred for support we continue to work as part of a 'Multi-Agencl approach that requires our
Coordinators to spend increased tlrne provi(iing In-depth sUPPOrt- they take part in Case Conferences with regard to statutory plan5
and meetin8s Includln8'Child In Need Plan5. Child Protection Plans, and'Early Help Plan5, and are Involved in Pre-Birth Assessments.
Worklng with and through familie5, cornplex issues our Staft and Volunteers support parents to give their children the best start in
life; and help the whole family achleve their aims and goals.
Families are often in a form of'crlsls, when referred to us with a common theme of flnancial difflculties and housing conditions- we
coniinue to Issue 'Emergency Food Vouchers. and refer people to the civs Foodbanks and Baby Banki provlde clothes and shoes,
furniture, furnishing and beddlng: and offer Pre-paid Bus Tickets for travel to appointments.
In year we launched one new service- we were awarded funding by the Jimbo's Fund for a pilot 5ervlce to work with parents aged 26
years and over who were having or who had had thelr children removed. The servlce supports parents to access Contact Centfe'5 (to
see thelr children) and consider life without their children including contfaception, housing, educ3tion, and employment.
In year we were re.awarded l years funding for our Dad MattersCalderd31e asa resuitof Czlderdale Cwncir'stsrtforLifdfundlogbeingextended.
In 2023120241 was appolnted by Voluntary Action Leeds to be a Third Sector Representative on the Leeds Clty Council 'Farnily Help
Partnership Board, and in year I continued to work with the 8oard to ensure the best outcomes for children in the clty. In 202412025
I was appointed, by FoTum Central, to be the Third Sector Representatlve on the 'Maternity Population Board. and 'Maternlty
Portnershlp,, and in March 2025 1 was asked to joln the '8est Start and 8eyond Alliance Working Group. by Leeds City Council.
'Learnin8 & Developmentr is fundamental to seThtce delivery as familie5 we5entlngcomplexltles grow. In year. the Staff Team took part
in 62 different areas of trainin8 including Pre-BSrth. Health and Mental Health; and more complex training including Narcissistic
Personality Disorder, Promoting Reunlficatlon,. and Trauma & Resilience Informed Practlce. Trainin8 benefits the Team's professional
Llevelopment and enhances or8anisational learning and professionalism: and we will continue to invest in development and learning.
Thanks as alway5 to the Board of Trustees for thelr dedlcated support to Home-start Leed5, myself, the staff Team, and Volunteers.
During the year we Said goodbye to 4 Trustees . who retired with 31 years, service between them - and welcomed 2 new Trustee5.
As always I would Ilke to thank the Staff Team for their V￿rk and their willlngness to go 'above and beyond, to support families when
the unexpected or cri515 occur5- thelr passion, experience and empathy is dbsplayed every day their commitment is outstanding.
Finally, I would Ilke to thank our Volunteers vknoare a key partofoursupportoffer-they supp)rt Familiesthrough emotional and practical
help. Bein8 a Volunteer is also about personal growth and as with previous years we have seen people move to new careers and
education- as an Drganlsatlon we are proud to provide people with skills and experience to help them develop new futures.
Home-start Leeds will cont5nue. in 202512026, to provide Services people need and seek new funds to expand our service offer in
Leed5 and beyond. Funding contlnues to be a sector challenge but we know the need for support has not diminished so we will
continue to 'lobbV our cause and the needs of parents and children as we know how important a good start to life is to children.
Tra￿Y Slmpson.ialng
Chief Executive officer
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Our Servlces
Familles Supported- 299
Dad's Supported-73
Doula Support- 26
Children Supported- 619
Age Bands of Children in Families Supported:
0-2 years old- 260
3-7 years old- 212
7-11 years old- 115
12-18 years old- 32
Total Number of Volunteers lyear-end IncludlngTTUStee51-58
Number of Volunteer Preparatlon Courses-
New Volunteers tralned In year- 3
Dad Matters Calderdale
Dad Matters Calderdale supported DadslNon-Birthing Partner to have the best possible relationshlp with their families to better
support Dads/Non-8irthin8 Partner in the first 1001 day5 of their parentinBiourney. The service is part of the Dad Matters UK network:
and work5 c105ely with other professionals within the Calderdale Council 8eo8raphi¢ area IFlallfax and areal in the community. in
Family Hubs and Maternlty Servlces.
Dad Matters Calderdale alms to..
Help Dads/Non-81rthin8 Partner have positive relationships w5th thelrfamllles
Support Dads/Non-6irthinB Partner with their wellbeing and mental health
Encourage Dad5/Non-8irthin8 Partner to partlcipate In services traditionally tsrgeted for Mumsl81rthlng Partners
The service provides support to Dad5 to acces5:
Antenatal and Postnatal cla55es/groups for Dad5
Outreach servicesl'diop in'5. at Maternity Centre's and communlty venues
The Dad Matters Coordinator provides One-to-one Peef Support to DadslNon-Birthing Partner, slgnposts, and supports them to
access seNlces and information to help make sense of being a Dad/Non-Blrthlng Partner- and supports with anxlety, stress, and
mental health awareness
Durlng the year, the service provided One-to-one support for 44 Dads/Non-8irthing Partners- supported 182 Dads/Non-Birthing
Partner through Group5 and ainic5.' and math contattat Matemityand famlfyHub5ettings¥Wth 13480adslNon-81rthlng Partners.
Dad Matters Calderdale is funded by Caldetdale COU￿11 thrwh the DepurtmentfvrEducation Startfor Ufeprogn7mme'
Dad Matters Leeds IPerlnatall
The service Is part of the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service proviston.
Dad Matters Leeds sUPPOrts D3ds/Non-8lrthing Partner to have the best possible relationship with their families. Our service is part
of the Dad Matters UK network,. work5 closely with other professionals withln Leeds and natlonally to better support Dads in the first
1001 day5 of their parenting journey: and works with our Perlnatal Service.
The service provide5 SUPPOrt to Dadsto access:
Antenatal and Postnatal classes/groups for Dads
Outreach servicesl'drop in's, at Maternitycentre's and communlty venue5
To atcess tomplementary health seNices
The Dad MatteT5 Coordinator provides One-to-one Peer Support to Dads/Non-Birthing Partner. slgnposts, and 5UPPOrtS them to
access seNlces a nd Infonnatlon to help make sense of being a Dad/Non-Birthing Partner- and supports with anxiety, stress, and
mentsl health awareness
In-year the service has provided One- to-one support for 29 Dad5/Non-8irthing Partners- SUPPOrted 95 Oad5lNon-Birthing Partner5
through Groups and Orop-ln Clinics: and made [n￿al contact at matemtysettl￿Vnth793 DadslMon-Birthing Partners.
Dad Matters Leeds (Perlnatall Is funded through the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service ILMW51 and by Leeds Community Healthcare
Trust INHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board)
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Farni￿ Ties
Family fies supports..
Kinship Carer5- non-parents including Grandparent. Siblings and Friends looking after non-birth children
Reunification Parents- parents being reunified with their chlldren after a period of time in Kinship or State Care.
The service Coordinator5 work with Statutory Agencies to provide expert support,- and support Carers and Parents at appolntments
wlth statutory bodies that they can find difficult to attend. The support provided helps Carer5 and Parents to better understand and
navigate the processes that the care of a childlrenl can involve.
Our work also ensures families have appropriate home furnishings. clothes, and heating- that benePit51incoTne are claimed to ensure
maximum household income. that homes are ready for children to live in: and that there is support when children join a family.
In year we have seen an increase in the need for Reunifcation sUPPOrt as Leeds Clty Council have placed an emphasls on this need.
During the year we continued to work with local Kinship Peer Support groups, Leed5 City Councll Klnship Team, and the
Reunrfication Team- who have signpostedlreferred Carers and Parents. Carers and Parents can a150 self-refer to the service.
Durin8 the year. the 5ervlce 5UPPOrted 34 Families
FamilyTies is funded by the Natlonal Lottery Comrnunity Fund.
Household Support Fund Summer ZO24
The fund sUPPOrted families who were in need. and those experlencing multlple vulnerabilities or disadv3ntage
Working wlth familles we purchased a ran8e of bedding and furnishings- and provided fund5/vouchers for Food and Energy. The
purchases meant that..
babies and children had appropriate clothlng to keep them warm and dry
children living in adverse home conditions could have better sleepln8 conditlons
Families had food and heating
Worklng to address parents, bables, and children's needs we were able to imwove their health and well-being. Additionally, through
identifylng 'lssues' we signposted some familie5 to organi5atlon5 deliverlng debt, health, home heating and healthy living advice.
The fund supported 21 Families {children and adults)
Household Support Fund is managed by Forurn Central Leeds on behalf of Leeds City Council
The fundin8 ending on the 30th September 2024
Household Support Fund Wlnter 202412025
Ouring the Winter of 202412025, the fund supported families who were in need - those experiencing multiple vulnerabilities or
dlsadvantage
We often find families can struggle wlth their fln3nce's, particularly when there are unexpected costs such as when new Clothes are
needed or a 'white goo(Y stops working. Addltionally, famllies come to us when Benefits are late or they have had deduttion5 and then
theirfinances will not stretch to purchase the food they need fortheir children.we used this fundingto purchase: Supermarket Vouchers,
8us Tlckets, Slow Cookers. Microwaves and Kettles- to feklace broken items
As with the Summer Fund we Signposted familles to organbsations delivering debt, health, horne heatlng and healthy living advlce.
The fund supported 36 Famllie5 Ichildren and adults)
Wlnter Support Fund is rn3naged by Forum Central Leeds on behalf of Leeds City Council
The funding ended on the 28th March 2025
Leeds Doulas
Home-start Leeds has been piloting a Doulas Service for Leeds- the service supportsMums-tO-8e/Birthing Partners 6 weeks either slde
of bab￿5 blrth. The servlce Is referral only through Leeds Maternity Services and is tsr8eted at those wtth 'Health Inequalities, to
improve 'Maternity Outcomes.,
Volunteers undertake Doula Training provided by our in-housetralner,. and then are matched wlth a Mums-to-BelBirthing Partners to
5UPPOrt them over a 12-week period which can include sUPPOrt at the birth.
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In year we sought alternative funds for the se￿1￿ and sUp￿rted the work through Donation5, however the Serylce stopped tsking
referrals in December 2024. Fortunately, we were able to attract a private donation for this work and we relaunched the seNice in March
2025.The Criteria ha5 had to bE tightened and we are workingwith Matemty Service Partnersto ensurethose mostin need receive support.
Inthe yearwe suppjrted 34 women at some stsgeof wegnancy• givir¥more in-depth supwrt to ￿.
My Life
My Life is a 'pilot 5ervlce' working with parents aged over 26 years of age who are at risk of. or who have had repeated removals of
child{renl from their care.
We supported parents to reflect on and address behaviours that led to having the possibility of. or had led to the removal of a child
to develop new Ilfe skllls for an Improved future.. and in doing so improve their mental wellbeing and reduce the likellhood of further
chlldlrenl removal. This is a referral only service for Social Work Teams. Health se￿iCe Teams and Third Sector Organisations.
My Llfe Is hjnded byJimb05 Fundfor12 monthsand comnmod IItMay2024
During the year. the servlce supported 18 Families
ParentTo Parent
'Parentto Parent, supports parentswith moderate to complex mental health need5 and accepts referrals and self-referrals citywide.
The service support many families living wlth multiple llfe cornplexities who can also Ilve with hlgh leve15 of 'Multiple Deprivation
Indice5.' The service supports families to..
Llnderstand parenting responslbllltle5
Improve their child's behaviour by..
al bullding resillence and coping strate8ies
bl bondlng wlth the parent
cl enjoying play and social interactlon wlth peers and other adults
Reduce lsolatlon through Volunteersupport to enable acce55 to Social 3ctwities and health appolntment5
Improve their chlld's health and wellbeingthrou8h healthy eatlng, exerclse. and 5elf-awareness
Parent to pa￿nt Coordinators support familles wlth 'statutory process. and meetings - we are often part of a Multi-Agency Plan to
5UPPQrt a family with their child's development and wellbeing. Whe￿the￿ isa 'need match families With a Volunteer to support
with work to Improve the home envSronment or get out into the local community.
Parent To Parent is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund
During the year, the service supported 152 famllies.
Perinatal Servlce
The servlce Is part of the Leeds Mental WeSlbeine Service provislon.
Home-St3rt Leeds Perlnatal Service promotes and supports the importance of earFy attachment by educating and empowerin8
famllles who feel low in mood andlor stressed following the birth of theif baby, We work with parent5- mainly the MotherlBirthing
Partner and their chlldren up to aged two years- during the'Perinatal Period,
The service 511PPOrts the MotherlBirthlng Partner when they struggle with baby and personal and family relationshlp5 after blrth as
a result of poor mental ill health- over the last 6 years we have seen a growth in complexities which can make family life difficult.
support can range from 'a chat:. accompanying to appointments: and connerting WFth groups and servlce5 for wellbeing support. WÈ
150 5UPPOrt families - through identified funds and Leeds Third Sector or£anisations- to access items needed to help with baby
intluding furn5ture and clothes. As part of the 5UPPOrt offer we have a 'Swim Group.,
During the year. the servlce 5UPPOrted 95Mothersl8irthinE Partners: and continued to support 11 from the previous year.
The Perinatal SeNice is funded through the Leeds Mental Wellbeing servi￿ ILMWSI by West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Stay Well This Winter 2024
Research, and our experience shows that when familles 5trugEle to heat their homes their mental and physical health suffers which
can affect child educational attainment and parental education and ernployment opportunities.
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Many families we 5UPPOrt live in poor quality, poorly insulated private rented homes and when they moved homes. they find them
lacking suitable curtalns or having inadequate draft exclusion- and others often need replacement goods as children grow, or Items
are dama8ed throu8h mold. Additionally, we are sUPPOrting a number of familles in temporary accommodation who have very little
possession5 due to the nature of leaving their previous accomrrwjdatron.
The funds helped u5 to supply famllies wlth a range of good5 to help to make their home wafrnpr,. and to Provlde emerBency food
provision Isupermarket vouchers). When providing ioods, we also refer families to the Green Doctor $0 that they can receive advice
and practlcal support including tackling mold and damp and accessing emergency heating and government subsidies and grants.
The fund supported 131 Parents and Children
stay Well Th15 Winter is funded by Leeds Community Foundarion
The Fund ended on the 12th March 2025
Volunteers
Home-start Leeds services would not be deliverable wlthoul our Volunteers - they contlnue to inspire and impress U5 wlth thelr
motivation, enthuslasm, and commitment.
The recruitment, tralnlng and ongoing support of our Home Vlsitlng Volunteers is an ongoing process, however as Wlth organlsatlons
across Leeds, and the Homè-start Network. we are flndlng less people coming forward to volunteer- and those who do have less
time to do $0. Sector information shows less people comlng forward to volunteer due to the Increase in Retirement age, Family Caring
dutles, increased requirements to seek employment by government policy and the 'Cost of Livin8 Crisis.,
We have also continued to see our Volunteers retire due to caring duties Igrandchlldren and parents- personallfamily health, the
'Cost of Llvlng Crisls,, and government directive5 requirlng people to work.
During the year we reviewed and modSfy our Wolunteer Preparation Tralning Course. del ivery tlme to help with Volunteer
recruitment- this was successfulty tialled In September 2024 and we wlll contlnue to review during dellvery,
Volunteer recrultment, tra5n5ng, support, and expenses are funded ￿..
National Lottery Community Fund
Leeds Mental Wellbeing SeTvice ILMWSI and Leeds Comrnunity Healthcare Trust INHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board)
The first part of the year saw the contlnuation of our'coordinator Work Experlence, offer with one of our Volunteers providlng 2
days a week support to famllies and the Team. Their contribution wasgreatlyvalued and our support helped them academic learnlng
and future career cholces.
Students
We were very pleased to host a placement for a Student from LeEds Trinty Unlver51ty during the year.
Home-start Leeds value5 Its relationships with the cit(s three Universitie5. We are always pleased to 5UPPOrt future Third Sector
Workers and Soclal Worker5 in their studies.
In-Kind Fundlng
Addleshaws- Christma5 gffts forfamilies
BT / Open Reach - Christmas gift5 for fomilies
Ford Campbell- Christmas gifts for children
Sedulo Christmas glfts for children
St Oswald's Church Collingham- Christmas gifts forfamilies & children
Welcome Skate Store - Christmas gift5 for children
The Positive 8irthing Company- Course Vouchers
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HOME-5fART LEEDS
REPORT OFTHETRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Finandal Revlew
The financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement o* Recommended Practlce on Accountlng by
Ch3rities150RP 20051 and the tonditions in the Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association. The movement In fvnds is
shown on the Statement of Fin3ncial Activitles on page 14.
Financial Position
As in the 2023-2024 financlal year, during 2024-2025 t)ew funding for the Voluntary Sector continued to be difficult to access due to
reduced funding Pots and opportunities and increased demand. whilst Statutory sector fvnds were reduced or ended.
Home-Start Leeds has successfully applled for several funds to enhance our service offer: and been succe55ful in obtaining
continuatlon fundlng.
Income over the year increased from £324,605 to £360,373 due to an Increase In grant income.
Expenditure increased from £326,308 to £343,190, This left an overall net income of £17,183 made up of a surplus of El.765 of
unrestricted funds ond surplus of £15,418 of restflcted funds. The deficit on restricted funds Is due to the tlming difference5 caused
by payments being received in advance.
Page 25 shows the restrl¢ted funds to be spent next financlal year totsl £142.931.
Investment pollcy and oblectlves
In accord3nce with the Trustee Act 2000. the Trustees continue to revlew their investment policy to ensure that the maximum
Investment return5 are achieved, while not compromislng the operational requirements and having regard to the acceptable level of
Investment risk.
Aside from retalning a prudent amount in reserves each year most of the charlty's funds are to be spent in the short term so there are
no funds for lorng-term investment. Having considered the optlons available, the 8oafd of Trustee5, after taking advlce from the
Finance Committee. agreed to seek out better returns a5 most bank account interest rates contlnued to be d153ppointing. Whllst
processes were put in place in-year funds were not moved until the beglnnlng of the 202512026 Financial year.
Reserves Pollvi
The reserves of the charity are composed of restficted and unrestritted funds. These funds are maintalned at a sufficlent level In
order to allow the smooth operation of the charity's 3Ctlvitles.
Unrestrltted/Free reserves
The level of the unrestricted 3ccumulated funds is regularly monltored by the Trustees. The Trustees of Home-start Leed5 have
agreed a ￿serveS pollcy, taklng Into account the guidelines from the Charity Cornmlsslon
The Trustees have determined that underlying general reserves are requlred to enable Home-start Leeds to contlnue operations In
the unlikely event of a short-term break in income and to cover unforeseen events beyond the Charity's control.
Home-start Leed5 current policy 15 to hold a general reserve of up to six-months costs for St?ff and six month5 for other on-going
expenditure, which would amount to approximately £140,800 based on the 20241202S Accounts.
The 8eneral reserve, excluding designated funds and fixed assets. at 311r March 2025 was £153,792. Free Reserves are requlred to:
l. Flnance new and exlstlng projects until such time as funds are receive(i from the relevant grant making body. where
appropriate
2. Finance an orderlyclose-down should the need arise
3. To ensure thatthere are adequate Re5ervesto finance any required costs
The Trustees have noted that a5 at 31st March 2025 artual free reserve5 exteeded the target of £140,800. It is expected that with
targeted projected and committed costs which inclLEde investment in a service development that the level of free reserves will
decline in 25126 to the targeted level and as such no additional actlons are required.
Restricted Reserves
The composition and detailed movement of restricted reseNes is shown in note 16 in the accounts. At the balance sheet date, the
restricted funds were mainly held in the form of cash in bank accounts and there are no restrictions on the use of those funds for the
purposes for which they are intended. The CLFrrent level of restricted funds, and the ongoing funding arrangements relating to those
funds, is sufficient to maintain the running costs of Specific projects undertaken.
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HOME-START LEEDS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Funders
Home-start Leeds would like to thank tt5 funders during the 2024- 2025 financial year. It 15 only with the continuation of funding
belng available that we have been able to continue to delwer our much-needed services to Leed5 familie5.'
Calderdale Council
Fowm Central
Jimbos Fund
Leeds Community Foundation
Notional Lottery Community Fund
NHS West Yorkshlre Integrated Care Board
Donatlons
During the financial year Home-start Leeds received financial donations from individuals and organisations. Some donations were for
specific re?50ns Other towards the general running costs of delivering our services. We would like to thank all those who made
donations includlng.,
Addleshaws Goddard
Bramell Fund - Home-start UK
john Lewls Partnershlp
Pinsent Masons
University of Leeds
We would Ilke to thank Waitrose (Meanwood, Leedsl-who provlded funds for'christmas Eve Activlty Sacks. for Children
Finally, we would Ilke to thank both Ind￿ld￿al$ and organisètlons who (lonated to US through Just Glvlnl; and to those who 51gned up to ralse
donatlons through 'Easy Fundralsing,.
Plans for future periods
Durln8 the forthcoming financlal year, 2025-2026. we will continue to explore how we can ensure the sustainability and expansion
of our service5 to Leeds families and further afleld in areas without Home-start 5UPPOrt where famllles 3re in need.
We wlll also contlnue to focus on bulldlng Strong locèl pèrtnershlps; and work to empower our families to make Informed choices
about thelr lives via the provision of quality services from both ourselve5 and from partner5.
We wlll contlnue to have a focus on providing a range of service5 that there Is an unmet provlslon of - which ha5 grown in recent
years due to cuts to statutory fundin8 - whilst continuing to ensure income streams and robust or8ani5ational 8overnènce and
operatlons system5.
Approved bythe Board of Directars and signed on its behaw by
Karen Breakwell (Chairl
Date- 18th September 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THETRUSTEES OF
HOME-START LEEDS
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hom*Start Leeds I'the Companv.)
I report to the charity trustee5 on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2025.
Responslbllltles and basis of report
As the charity's trv5tees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in actordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l.
Havin8 satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company arÈ not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are
ellglble for Independent examination, I report in respert of my examination of your charity'5 accounts as carried out under Sectlon
145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Dlrectlons Eiven by the Charity
Comm15slon under Section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Att.
Independent examiner's statement
Slnce your charity's gross income exceeded £250,OfAI your examlner must be a member of a listed body. I can conflrm that l am
qualified to undertake the examination because l am a fflernber of the Institute of Chartered Accountants In England and Wales.
which Is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no matters ha¥e come to my attentlon in connection with the e¥amlnatlon glving
me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept In respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act,. Dr
the accounts do not accord with those records.. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any rèquirement
that the accounts give a true and fair vlew which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examlnatlon; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and princlples of the Statement of Recommended
Practlce for accountlng and reporting by charities lapplbcable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211.
I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whlch attention should be drawn
in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understsndlng of the accounts to be reathed.
Christopher Darwln FCA
Thomas Coombs Limited
Chartered Accovntants
3365 The Pentagon
Century Way
Thorpe Park
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LSIS 8ZB
18th September 2025
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HOME-START LEED5
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
fund5
Unrestrlcied
lunds
Designated
fund
Restrirted
funds
Note5
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
FROM
Donations and legacies
20,813
9N31
30,244
24,380
Charitable activities
Project delivery. management and
development
51)0
327,306
327.806
297,688
Investment income
2,323
2,323
2,537
Total
23.636
336,737
360,373
324,605
EXPÉNDITURE ON
Charitable attivities
Projett delivery, management and
development
21,871
321,319
343,190
326,308
NETINCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
1.765
15,418
17,183
11,7031
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
152,027
9,500
I27￿13
289,040
290,743
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
153,792
9,500
142,931
306,223
289,040
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOME-START LEED5
BALANCE SHE
31ST MARCH 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
fund5
Unrestrirted
funds
Oesi8nated
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
12
2,647
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
13
1,839
158,095
8,275
134,656
10.114
302,251
13,D45
277,447
9,500
IS9,934
9.500
142.931
312,365
290,492
CREDITORS
Arnounts falling due within one year 14
14,367)
14,3671
13,3011
NET CURRENT ASSETS
155.567
9,$00
142,931
307,998
287,191
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
155.567
9,500
142,931
307,998
289,838
PENSION LIABILITY
17
{1.7751
11,7751
17981
NET ASSETS
153,792
9,$00
142,931
306,223
289,040
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restrlcted funds
16
163,292
142,931
161,527
127,513
TOTAL FUNDS
306,223
289,040
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 foT the year ended
31st March 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financlal stètsments for the year ended 315t March 2025 in
accordance wlth Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
lal
ensurlng that the charitable company keeps accountsng records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies
Act 2006 and
preparing financial Statements whlch give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable cornpany a5 at the end
of each financlal year and of its surplus or defictt for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections
394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial
statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
Ibl
These financial statements have been prepared in accoTdance with the provisions applicable to charitsble companies subject to the
small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 18th September 2025 and were
signed on its behalf by:
K Breakwell- Trustee
The notes form part of these finarKial statements
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HOME-sfART LEEDS
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operètlng artlvities
Cash generated from operations
22,481
19,2761
Net Cash provided byllused inl operatlng activitie5
22A81
19,2761
Cash flows frorn investing artivities
Purchase of tangible flxed assets
Interest received
1349
2,537
2,323
Net cash provided by investing activlties
2.323
2,188
Change In cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and ¢a5h equivalents at the beginning of
the reporting period
24,804
17,0881
277,447
284,535
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the
reporting perlod
302,251
277,447
The notes form part of these financial ststements
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HOME-START LEEDS
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/IEXPENDrruREI TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Net incomellexpenditure) for the reportinB period las per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustmentsfor:
Oepreciatlon charges
Interest received
Decrea5e/lincreasel in debtor5
Increase/ldecreasel in creditors
Difference between pension charge and cash contribution5
17,183
11,7031
2,647
12,3231
2,931
1,066
977
3,984
12,5371
14,8031
13,3071
19101
Net cash provided byllused inl operatSons
22,481
19,2761
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 114124
Cash flow
At 3113125
Net cash
Cash at bank
277,447
24,804
302,251
277A47
24.804
302,251
Total
277,447
24,804
302,251
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOME-START LEEDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial Statements
The financlal statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FR5 102, have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reportlng by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practlce
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in atcordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20191., Financial Reporting Standard 102 'Tho Financial Reportin8
Standard appllcable In the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Companies Act 2CK16. The financial statements have been
prepared under the historlcal cost convention.
The charlty is a Public Benefit Entity as deflned by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern bas15 under the historical cost convention, modifled to Include
ertain Item5 at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which Is the functional currency of the charity
and rounded to the nearest £1.
The signlflcant accountin8 policies applied in the preparatlon of these financial statements are set out below. These policies
have been conslstently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
Income
All incomlng resources are included in the statement of financial actlvlries when the charitv 15 entltled to the income and
the amount can be quanti1Sed wlth reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to partlcular categories
of income:
Voluntary income Is received by way of grants. donations and gifts Ilncludlng gifts in kindl. These amoullt5 arè included In
full in the Statement of Flnanclal Activities in the year In which they are receivable. The value of Services provlded by
volunteers has not been included. Grants, where entitlernent is not conditlonal on the delivery of a specific performance
by the charitys are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Where 8rants are received
during the year In respect of future periods, the amount of the grant. which relate5 to the future perlods Is shown as
deferred grants and Is Included within creditors.
Grants, where the incorne Is related to performance and speclfic deliverables, are accounted for a5 the charlty earns the
rlght to conslderation by its performance.
Income arising from grants and similar contracts speclfically for the provision of actlvlties or services whlch are provided a5
part of the charltable activities of the company Is recorded under the headlng of incomin8 resources from charitable
actlvlties,
Expendlture
Liabllitles are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that
expenditufe, it Is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required In settlement and the amount of the
obligation can be rneasU￿d reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under
headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be dlrectly attributed to particular headings
they have been allocated to attlvlties on a basis consistent with the vse of resources.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
AII costs are lllocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to
refl2ct the use of the resource. Costs relatin8 to a particular act4Vity are allocated directly whlle othe15 are apportloned on
an approprlate basis.
Tangible flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are ststed at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes cost5 directly attributable to maklng
the asset capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation 15 provided on all tan8ible fixed assets. at rates calculated to wrlte off the c05t. less estimated residual valye,
of each asset on a systematic basls over Its expetted useful life as follow5.'
OffSce equipment
Fixtures and fittings
20% Straight line
20% Straight line
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HOME-START LEEDS
NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
The ch3rltable company is not VAT re8lStered. on the basis that grant and other income is outside the scope of VAT, and
accordingly does not recover any attributable value added tax on expenditure.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable obiectlves at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purp05e5 Within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise
when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular iestricted purposes.
Designated funds are unrestrirted funds earmarked by the management committee for particular purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the flnanclal statements.
Penslon costs and other p05t-retirement benef
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable
company'5 pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Flnanci31 Activitie5 in the perlod to which they relate.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
202S
2024
Donations
Gifts in kind
19,669
10,575
10,665
13,715
30.244
24,380
INVESTMENT INCOME
2025
2024
Interest recelvable
Z,3Z3
2,537
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
ZOZ5
2024
Actlvlty
Project delivery, management and development
Grants
327.806
297,688
Grants received. included In the above. are as follows:
2025
2024
Jimbo's Fund - My Life
Leed5 Community Foundation- Stay Well This Winter 2024
LMWS- Perlnatal Servlce
National Lottery- Parent to Parent
General Fund
HSUK White Stuff
Natiorbal Lottery- Family fies
Forum Central- Household Support Fund Summer 2024
HSUK Pears Breathing Space
Calderd31e Council - Dad Matters Calderdale
19,744
1,967
71.778
80,88S
11,2811
68,710
80,418
1,803
2.500
76,672
2,600
9,500
45,880
76,383
1,405
45,174
Carried forward
297,336
286,802
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HOME-START LEEDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- continued
2025
2024
Brought fornvard
LMWS. Dad Matters Leeds
Waitrose
Forum Central- Household Support Fund Winter 202412025
297,336
27,520
500
2.450
286,802
10,886
327,806
297,688
CHARITABLE AcnviTIES COSTS
Direct
Costs (see
note 61
Support
costslsee
note 71
Tota15
Project delivery, management and
development
302,106
41,084
343,190
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
stsff costs
Legal & professional
Telephone
Sundrles
Staff & volunteer expenses
Payroll bureau costs
Specific grant expendlture
Computer c05tS
Training
Recruitment
Gifts in kind
Accountancy fees pension scheme (note 171
A5sumptlon amendments pension scheme (note 171
Remeasurement amendments to contribution schedule (note 171
Depreciotion
256,252
4,912
3,Z45
1,394
5,867
4,323
7,191
3N46
464
232,670
6,410
4,105
1,621
6,889
4,286
5,819
11,774
1,094
650
13,715
10,575
21
li
1,758
Z,647
65
3,984
302,106
293,083
SUPPORT COST5
Governance
costs
Management
Tota15
Project delivery. management and development
3S,201
5,883
41.084
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HOME-START LEEDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
SUPPORT COSTS- continued
Support costs, included Sn the above, are as follows:
2025
Projert
dellvery,
mana8ement
and
development
2024
Total
activities
Rent, rates and water
Insurance
Subscriptions
Postage and statlonery
Publlcations
Sundries
Repairs & maintenance
Independent examinatlon
Legal & professional
30A36
1.839
598
589
1,479
260
22,142
1.585
512
542
1,796
1,652
206
2,438
2.352
3,000
2.883
41,084
33,225
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Net incomellexpenditurel is stated after chargingllcrediting}:
2025
2024
Independent examination
Depreclatlon - owned assets
3.000
2,647
2,438
3,984
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no tru5tee5' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2025 nor for the year ended
31st March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
No Trustees claimed expenses for travel for the year ended 31st March 202S12024 no clalms}.
io.
STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wage5 and Salaries
Soclal security costs
other pen5i0n costs
Z32.979
13,264
10,OD9
213,403
11,154
8,113
2S6,252
232.670
The average monthly number of employees during the year wa5 as follows=
2025
12
2024
li
Full and part-time staff
No employees receNed emoluments in excess of £60.000.
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HOME-START LEEDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEfifs- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315T MARCH 2025
io.
STAFF COSTS- continued
The Charrty con5ider5 It5 key rnana8ement personnel to comprise of the trustee5 and the Chief Officer. The total
employment costs, gross remuneration. employer's natlonal insurance and pension contributions of the key management
personnel were £46,19212024: £44.1541.
ii.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
fund
Restricted
fund5
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
24,380
24,380
Charitable activitie5
Project delivery, marbagement and developmerrt
1,803
295.885
297,688
Investment Income
2.537
2.537
Total
28,720
295,885
324,605
EXPENDITLIRE ON
Charitable actlvltles
Prolect dellvery, management and development
13.715
312,593
326,308
NETINCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
15,005
{16,7081
11,7031
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totsl funds brought forward
137,022
9.500
144,221
290,743
TOTAt FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
152,027
9.500
127,513
289,040
12.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Flxtures
and
fittlngs
COST
At 1st April 2024
Oisposals
36,442
124.6191
At 31st March 2025
11,823
OEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
33,795
2,647
(24,6191
At 31st March 2025
11,823
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2025
At 31stMarch 2024
2,647
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NOTESTO THE FINANCIAI STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED aisT MARCH 2025
13.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Debtors in the ordlnary course
of activlties
Prepayments and accrued income
150
9,964
380
12,665
10,114
13,045
14.
CREDITORS. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Z025
2024
Other credltors
Accruals and deferred income
1,337
3,030
844
2,457
4,367
3,301
15.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Mlnimum lease payments under non<ancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
2025
2024
Within one year
11,000
11,000
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
rnovement
in fund5
At
3113125
At 114124
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
Designated fund
152,027
9,500
1,765
153,792
9,500
161.527
1,765
163,292
Restricted funds
Jimbo's Fund . My Llfe
LMWS- Perinatal service
Arngld Clark
NHS West Yorkshlre Integrated Core Board-
Doula Service
National Lottery- Family fies
Calderdale Council - Dad Matters Calderdale
LMWS- Dad Matters Leeds
National Lottery.Parent to Parent 202312026
Leeds Doulas
2,173
3,002
19941
2,173
17.943
38
14,941
1,032
18.335
31,521
19.779
3,438
38.467
110,0971
2,897
681
2.658
5,666
9,432
8,238
34.418
20,460
6,096
44.133
9,432
127,513
15A18
142,931
TOTAL FUNDS
289.040
17,183
306,223
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
23,636
121,871)
1,765
Restricted funds
Jimbo's Fund- My Llfe
Leeds Communlty Foundation- Stay Well Thls
Winter 2024
LMWS- Perlnatal Servlce
Arnold Clark
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board-
Doula service
National Lottery- Family Ties
Forum Central- Household Support Fund
Calderdale Councll- Dad Motters Calderdale
LMWS- Dad Matters Leeds
National Lottery-Parent to Parent 202312026
Leeds Doulas
19,744
117,5711
2,173
1,967
71.778
11,9671
168,7761
19941
3,002
19941
110,097)
173,4861
13,8551
144,4921
124.8621
175,2191
110,0971
2,897
76383
3,8SS
45,173
27,520
80.885
9A32
681
2,658
5,666
9,432
336,737
1321.3191
15A18
TOTAL FUNDS
360.373
1343,1901
17,183
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
3113124
At 114123
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
Designated fund
137,022
9.500
Is,￿5
152,027
9,500
146.522
15.LKI5
161,527
Restrirted funds
The Henry Smith Charity
Leeds Community Foundatbon - Stay Well Thts
Winter 2024
LMWS- Perinatal SeNice
National Lottery- Parent to Parent
Leeds Community Foundation - Dad Matters
Arnold Clark
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care 8oard-
Doula SeNice
National Lottery- Family Ties
Children In Need
Calderdale Council- Dad Matters Calderdale
LMWS- Dad Matters Leeds
National Lottefy-Parent to Parent 202312026
13.514
113,5141
1,281
10.381
33,803
11,135
1,473
11,2811
4,560
133.8031
111,1351
14411
14,941
1.032
30,079
22,245
20,310
111,7441
9,276
120,3101
19.779
3,438
38.467
18,335
31,521
19,779
3,438
38,467
144,221
116,7081
127,S13
TOTAL FUNDS
290,743
11,7031
289.040
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included In the above are a5 follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
28.720
113,7151
15.005
Restricted fund5
The Henry Smith Charity
Leeds Community Foundation- Stay Well This
Wlnter 2024
LMWS- Perinatsl SeNice
National Lottery- Parent to Parent
Leeds Community Foundation- Dad Matters
Arnold Clark
HSUK White Stuff
NHS West Yorkshlre Integrated Care Board-
Doula Service
National Lottery- Family Ties
Children In Need
Forum Central - Household Support Fund
HSUK Pear5 Breathing Space
Calderdale Councll- Dad Matters Calderdale
LMWS- Dad Matters Leeds
National Lottery-Parent to Parent 202312026
113,5141
113.5141
11,2811
68,710
11,2811
4.560
133,8031
111.1351
14411
164,1501
133,8031
111.1351
14411
12.5001
2.500
111,7441
{67,3961
(20,310)
12,6001
19,500
126,1011
{7,4481
141,9511
111,7441
9.276
120,3101
76.672
2,600
9,500
45,880
10,886
80,418
19,779
3,438
38,467
295.885
1312,5931
116,7081
TOTAL FUNDS
324.605
1326.3081
11,7031
Deslgnated funds- Designated funds are allocated to corbtribute to costs in 25126 for a Corporate Fundraisin8 Manager.
At the end of the financial year the trustees revlewed the restricted funds in the Ilght of donor conditlons and relevant
circurnstance5.
The projects and uses which the above restrirted funds are intended to fund are summarlsed below.
Restrlcted funds- summary
-To provide support to ParentslFarnilies with low to moderate
mental health issues.
-To provide Perinatal 5UPPOrt for MumslBirthing Partners with
2. LMWS / ICB (Perinatal Service)
children 0-2 years with rM)or Perinatal Mental Health.
3. NHS West Yofkshlre Integrated Care Board (Doula -Developing of a Doula Service for Leed5 including the trainin8 of
Servicel
a Trainer and Volunteers.
4. HSUK I White Stuff 202312024
-To provide run a grc>up for Young Mothers under 25 years of age.
5. Calderdale Councll (Dad Matters Calderdalel
-To provide support and groups for Perinatal Dads in Calderdale.
6. HSUK / Pear5 Foundation 8reathing Space
-supporting the Doula Service for Leed5.
7. Forum Central (Household Support
To provide goods for Leeds families Struggling with the
Fund2023120241
Cost-of-Living Crisis
8. LMWS/ ICB (Dad Mattèrs Leeds)
-To provide support and group5 for Perinatsl Dads in Leeds.
9. Arnold Clark
-To purchase clothes for families.
-The 8rant wa5 Used to provide essential winter clothing and
footwear for children in the famllles SUPPDrted by our volunteers.
-To provide 5UPPOrt to Kinship Carers and Reunlfication Parents.
l. N?tlon?l Lottery (Parent to Parent 202312026)
10. LCF Stay Well Winter Fund 202412025
11. Natlonal Lottery (Family Ties)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
17.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
Pension Scheme
The company participates in the scheme. a multi-ernployer scheme which provides benefits to some 521 non-associated
participating employers. The Scheme 15 a defined benefit scheme in the UK. It is not Possible for the company to obtaln
sufficient information to enable It to account for the scheme as a defined benefit scheme. Therefore it accounts for the
scheme as a defined contribution scheme.
The scheme Is subject to the fundin8 le8islation outlined in the Pensions Act 2004 which came into force on 30 Oecember
2005. This, together wlth documents 15sved by the Pensions Regulator and Technical Artuarial Standards issued by the
Financlal Reportlng Council, Set out the framework for funding defined benefit occupational pension schernes in the UK.
The scheme is classlfied as a 'last-man standlng arrangement.. Therefore the company is potentially Ilable for other
participating employers, obligations if those employer5 are unable to meet thelr share of the scheme dèficit following
withdrawal from the scheme. Participating employers are legally requlred to meet their share of the scheme defi¢lt on an
annuity purchase basis on withdrawal from the scherne.
A full artuarial valuatlon for the scheme was carried out at 30 September 2023. This valuation showed assets of £514.9m.
liabilitie5 of E531.Om and a dellclt of £16.Im. To eliminate this funding shortfall, the Trustee ha5 asked the participating
employers to pay additional contributions to the scheme as follows:
Deflcft contribution5
From l Aprll 2025 to 31 March 2028: £2.1(KI.CW per annum, payable monthly.
Unle55 a cofbcession has been agreed with the Trustee the term to 31 March 2028 applles.
Note that the scheme's prevlou5 valuatlon wa5 carrled out with an effective date of 30 September 2020. Thls valuation
showed assets of £800.3m, liabilities of E831.9m and a deflclt of £31.6m. To eliminate thls fundlng shortfall. the Trustee
asked the particlpatln8 employers to pay additional contrlbuttons to the Scheme as follows..
From l April 2022to 31 January 2025: £3.312.c￿ perannum, payable monthly.
The recovery plan contrlbutbons are allocated to each participating employer in line with their estimated share of the Serle5
l and Seiie5 2 Scheme liabilities.
Where the scheme Is in deficit and where the company has agreed to a deficit fundlng arrangement the company
recognises a liabllity foi thls obligatlon. The amount recognised is the net present value of the deflclt reductlon
contributions payable under the agreernent that relate5 to the deficit. The present value is calculated using the discount
rate detalled In these disclosures. The unwindin8 of the discount rate is recognised as a finance cost.
PRESENTVAIUES OF PROVISION
31 March 2025
l£sl
1,775
31 March 2024
{£51
798
31 March 2023
l£sl
1,708
Present value of provlslon
RECONCILIATION OF OPENING ANO CLOSING PROVISIONS
Period Ending
31 March 2025
l£sl
798
21
18131
li
1.758
1,775
Period Ending
31 March 2024
l£sl
1,708
65
19761
Provision at start of period
Unwinding of the discount factor (interest expense)
Deficit contribution paid
Remea5urements- impact of any change in assumptlon5
Remeasurements- amendments to the contribution schedule
Provision at end of period
798
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
17.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS- continued
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE IMPACT
Period Endlng
31 March 2025
Period Endlng
31 Mdrch 2024
(£51
65
Interest expense
Remea5Ltrements- impact of any chan8e in assumptlons
Remeasurements. amendments to the contribution sthedule
21
li
1,7S8
ASSUMPTIONS
31 March 2025
% per annum
31 March 2024
% per annum
5.31
31 March 2023
% perannum
5.52
Rate of discount
4.84
The discount rates shown above are the equivalent single discount rates whlch. when used to discount the future rÈcovery
plan contributlon5 due, would give the same resutts as using a fvll AA corporate bond yield cuNe to discount the same
recovery plan contribution5,
For information purpose5 the charlty has received Contirrnation frorn the Pension Trust that the estlmated debt on
withdrawal of the charlty from the pension scheme as at 30 September 2024 was £7,120. Only the above £1,775 Pfesent
value of additional contiibutions is provlded for within the financial statements,
18.
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
Home-5tart Leeds is a charitable company, limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The members have agieed to
contribute £1 each to the Charity's assets in the event of it wlndlng up. if it5 assets Should prove insuff icient to covef its
The controlllng party of the charity is conSide￿d to be its b)ard of trustees.
19.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2025.
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DEfAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
2025
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donatlons and legacies
Donations
Gifts in kind
19,669
10,575
10,665
13,715
30,244
24,380
Investment income
Interest receivable
2,323
2,537
Charltable artlvitles
Grants
327.806
297,688
Total Incoming rosources
360,373
324,605
EXPENDITURE
Charitoble artivltles
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Legal & professional
Telephone
Sundrles
Staff & volunteer expenses
Payroll bureau costs
Speclllc grant expenditure
Computei costs
Training
Recruitment
Gifts in kind
Accountancy fees penslon scheme Inote 171
Assumption amendments penslon scheme (note 171
Remeasurement amendment5 to contributlon
schedule (note 171
Depreciation of tanglble fixed assets
232,979
13.264
10,009
4,912
3,Z45
1,394
5.867
4,323
7.191
3,446
464
213,4D3
11,154
8,113
6,410
4,105
1.621
6.889
4,286
5,819
11,774
1,094
6SO
13,715
10,575
21
li
65
1,758
2,647
3.984
302.106
293.083
Support costs
M¥nagement
Rent, rates and water
Insurance
Subscription5
Postage and statlonery
Publications
Sundrles
Repairs & maintenance
30,436
1,839
598
589
1,479
260
22,142
1,585
512
542
1,796
1,652
206
35,201
28,435
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTivrriES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Management
Governance costs
Independent examination
Legal & professional
2,438
2,352
2.883
5.88a
4,790
Total resources expended
343,190
326,308
Net income/lexpenditurel
17,183
11.7031
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