--- title: "Home-Start Greenwich — check charity number 1189897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Greenwich a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189897. Education/training charity based in Whitworth Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-greenwich-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:01:47.051Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Greenwich is a registered charity (number 1189897) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £3,256,726 (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 Greenwich? Registered charity number 1189897 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Whitworth Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,256,726 Website [www.homestartgreenwich.org.uk](http://www.homestartgreenwich.org.uk/) ## What does Home-Start Greenwich do? Home-Start Greenwich (HSG) is an independent charity affiliated to Home-Start UK offering support to families with young children in the Royal Borough of Greenwich since 1993.Our volunteers deliver one to one home visiting support to families. HSG provides help, support, advice & parenting strategies at home. HSG has four Ofsted registered childcare settings and manages 7 Children's Centres. ## What causes is Home-Start Greenwich registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Greenwich yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Greenwich 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-greenwich-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homestartgreenwich.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Greenwich a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Greenwich is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189897) 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 Greenwich's charity number? Home-Start Greenwich's charity number is 1189897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189897? Search 1189897 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 Greenwich do? Home-Start Greenwich (HSG) is an independent charity affiliated to Home-Start UK offering support to families with young children in the Royal Borough of Greenwich since 1993.Our volunteers deliver one to one home visiting support to families. HSG provides help, support, advice & parenting strategies at home. HSG has four Ofsted registered childcare settings and manages 7 Children's Centres. Does Home-Start Greenwich have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Greenwich. 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 Greenwich? Home-Start Greenwich's website is http://www.homestartgreenwich.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/1189897).