I became a Trustee of Home-Start in 2000 simply because I so wished I had had the support of a volunteer during those very terrible times in my life....although I came through it all, I could have easily tipped over the edge. I don't want anyone else in my position to have to cope on their own.

Home-Start is an important organisation, providing valuable services to families and children in the early years.

So, the man from Mars coming here today would say: ‘Why as earthlings are you not investing every penny you can possibly afford into your most precious resource, which is your children and families?'