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18.06.13

A Norwich charity that supports struggling families in the city has been awarded £286,606 from the Big Lottery Fund. The cash given to Home-Start Norwich is part of total funding to projects in the East of England of £1,091,350.

The money comes from the Reaching Communities programme which helps those most in need and builds stronger communities.

Home-Start Norwich, which is based at St Benedicts View, off Grapes Hill, has been awarded the cash to expand a project which aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and families in the city.

14.06.13

A Watford charity celebrated its 20th birthday on Tuesday by enjoying a slice of cake.

Home Start Watford and Three Rivers invited residents along to get a chance to meet past and present volunteers, trustees, founders and supporters and view boards displaying 20 years of memories.

28.05.13

The travel company, which has raised £500,000 for good causes over the past two years, plans to co-ordinate its fundraising initiatives. The foundation has already selected seven charity partners for 2013, which includes Home-Start UK.

The foundation will focus on five cause areas: disadvantaged families, children and young people, education and sustainability, and injured service people and their families.

24.05.13

Staff at Home-Start Perth were celebrating recently following a funding boost from Children in Need.

The grant money will be in place for the next three years and will be used to purchase new toys and equipment for Home-Start's family group.

22.05.13

Nurseries and children centres across Wirral were celebrating after recieving 'Health Promoting Early Years' status (award to enhance children's wellbeing) for encouraging healthy lifestyles to children under five.

A total of 28 nurseries and children centres attended the event, and told guests how they were working in partnership with Home-Start Wirral as part of their healthy early years work.