Home-Start Wigtownshire
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC030693
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Jan. 31, 2000
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Ashwood House
Council Offices
Sun Street
Stranraer
Wigtownshire
DG9 7JJ
Contact
- Website
home-startwigtownshire.co.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
Our Charity Vision is: To see parents living in Wigtownshire getting the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Our Charity Mission is: - to provide regular support, friendship and emotional and practical help to families in their own homes, in group settings and by telephone. - to safeguard, protect and promote positive mental health and wellbeing of both children and parents - to nurture healthy relationships, ensuring safe home environments and fostering kind, compassionate communities - to address the structure and inequalities that result in poorer outcomes for families on low incomes - to work with other organisations to bring attention to issues affecting children and families and create a strong message around family support We work with families to build confidence, improve health & wellbeing, strengthen relationships and connect with their communities. We aim to ensure children have the best possible opportunities to flourish.
Objectives: The objects of the Charity are: a) to safeguard, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical of children and parents of children b) to prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children c) to relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children d) to promote the education of the public in better standards of child care
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £202,678 | £175,530 | 8 |
| March 31, 2024 | £103,008 | £152,601 | - |
| March 31, 2023 | £138,535 | £141,377 | - |
| March 31, 2022 | £155,078 | £118,281 | - |
| March 31, 2021 | £150,242 | £138,713 | - |