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Home-Start Deeside

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC038044
Status
Active
Registered
April 3, 2007
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Banchory Business Centre
Burn O'Bennie Road
Banchory
AB31 5ZU

Contact

Website
homestartdeeside.org
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Home-Start Deeside, Alford and Strathdon family visiting volunteers will visit a family in their own home usually once a week for a few hours to offer support. Our volunteers help parents going through difficult times including: Friendly support through difficult times for as long as it is needed. Understanding that when bringing up children, problems are not unusual. Reassurance – all parents can sometimes feel overwhelmed. You are not alone! A listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. An extra pair of hands – volunteers are not baby-sitters or home-helps, but can offer you practical help with the children and daily routines. Reducing isolation access to groups in the community. Emphasising the positive aspects of family life.

Objectives: The objects of the Charity are: a) To safeguard, protect, preserve and promote the health, both mental and physical, and wellbeing of children and the parents/carers of children. b) To prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children. c) To relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and the parents/carers of children. d) To support young children and their families. and e) To promote the education of the public in better standards of child care within the area of Deeside and its environs. ('the Objects')

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Aberdeenshire
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £155,785 £151,652 4
March 31, 2024 £157,616 £157,083 5
March 31, 2023 £194,040 £4,346 6
March 31, 2022 £161,356 £-17,080 8
March 31, 2021 £176,987 £5,988 8