--- title: "Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton — check charity number 1116639 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116639. Education/training charity based in Jack Andrews Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-colchester-jaywick-clacton retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:06:09.196Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton is a registered charity (number 1116639) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £199,194 (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 Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton? Registered charity number 1116639 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Jack Andrews Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £199,194 Website [www.home-startcjc.com](http://www.home-startcjc.com/) ## What does Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton do? Home-Start Colchester Jaywick and Clacton makes a real difference to the lives of children 0 - 14 years and their parents. We do this by offering bespoke family support to respond to requests for help. We invest in local people by providing training and volunteer opportunities so that together we can make a real difference. ## What causes is Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton 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-colchester-jaywick-clacton&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.home-startcjc.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116639) 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 Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton's charity number? Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton's charity number is 1116639. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116639? Search 1116639 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 Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton do? Home-Start Colchester Jaywick and Clacton makes a real difference to the lives of children 0 - 14 years and their parents. We do this by offering bespoke family support to respond to requests for help. We invest in local people by providing training and volunteer opportunities so that together we can make a real difference. Does Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton. 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 Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton? Home-Start Colchester, Jaywick & Clacton's website is http://www.home-startcjc.com — 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/1116639).