--- title: "Home-Start London — check charity number 1161629 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start London a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161629. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stephen's House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-london retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:01:09.276Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start London is a registered charity (number 1161629) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £194,778 (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 London? Registered charity number 1161629 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stephen's House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £194,778 Website [home-startlondon.org](https://home-startlondon.org/) ## What does Home-Start London do? Home-Start is a national family support charity helping parents build better lives for their children by offering support, friendship and practical help. As an infrastructure and support organisation, Home-Start London facilitates the delivery of more varied and effective services to a large number of vulnerable families across the Capital, particularly in areas and pockets of extreme deprivation. ## What causes is Home-Start London registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start London yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start London 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-london&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://home-startlondon.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start London a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start London is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161629) 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 London's charity number? Home-Start London's charity number is 1161629. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161629? Search 1161629 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 London do? Home-Start is a national family support charity helping parents build better lives for their children by offering support, friendship and practical help. As an infrastructure and support organisation, Home-Start London facilitates the delivery of more varied and effective services to a large number of vulnerable families across the Capital, particularly in areas and pockets of extreme deprivation. Does Home-Start London have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start London. 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 London? Home-Start London's website is https://home-startlondon.org — 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/1161629).