--- title: "Home-Start Bracknell Forest — check charity number 1160447 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Bracknell Forest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160447. Education/training charity based in Rectory Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-bracknell-forest retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:06:56.497Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Bracknell Forest is a registered charity (number 1160447) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £200,866 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Home-Start Bracknell Forest? Registered charity number 1160447 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Rectory Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £200,866 Website [hsbf.org.uk](http://hsbf.org.uk/) ## What does Home-Start Bracknell Forest do? Supporting families with Children between the ages of 0 and 5 in the Bracknell Forest Area ## What causes is Home-Start Bracknell Forest registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Bracknell Forest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Bracknell Forest is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=home-start-bracknell-forest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hsbf.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Bracknell Forest a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Bracknell Forest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160447) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Home-Start Bracknell Forest's charity number? Home-Start Bracknell Forest's charity number is 1160447. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1160447? Search 1160447 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Home-Start Bracknell Forest do? Supporting families with Children between the ages of 0 and 5 in the Bracknell Forest Area Does Home-Start Bracknell Forest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Bracknell Forest. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Home-Start Bracknell Forest? Home-Start Bracknell Forest's website is http://hsbf.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1160447).