--- title: "Home-Start Worldwide — check charity number 1139678 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Worldwide a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139678. Education/training charity based in 5th Floor,. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-worldwide retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:03:38.914Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Worldwide is a registered charity (number 1139678) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £39,639 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Worldwide? Registered charity number 1139678 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 5th Floor, Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £39,639 Website [www.homestartworldwide.org](http://www.homestartworldwide.org/) ## What does Home-Start Worldwide do? Home-Start provides informal, friendly, confidential, non-judgmental and free support to families with young children through networks of trained parent volunteers. Home-Start Worldwide works worldwide through partnerships with local organisations to develop Home-Start schemes. In rich and poor communities, in 22 countries on five continents, Home-Start reaches out to families in need. ## What causes is Home-Start Worldwide registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Worldwide yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Worldwide 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-worldwide&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homestartworldwide.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Worldwide a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Worldwide is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139678) 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 Worldwide's charity number? Home-Start Worldwide's charity number is 1139678. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1139678? Search 1139678 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 Worldwide do? Home-Start provides informal, friendly, confidential, non-judgmental and free support to families with young children through networks of trained parent volunteers. Home-Start Worldwide works worldwide through partnerships with local organisations to develop Home-Start schemes. In rich and poor communities, in 22 countries on five continents, Home-Start reaches out to families in need. Does Home-Start Worldwide have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Worldwide. 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 Worldwide? Home-Start Worldwide's website is http://www.homestartworldwide.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/1139678).