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Home-Start’s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential support.

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Our positive impact makes a real difference to the lives of children and families.

57,938

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76,750

 children supported last year

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Discover volunteering

Our volunteer driven support makes us totally unique, could you be our next volunteer?

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  • Why volunteer for us?

    Over the last 52 years, Home-Start volunteers have improved the childhoods of 1.5 million children.

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  • Volunteer opportunities

    Check out the various roles Home-Starts offer so that you can support families and children in your community.

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Fundraise for us

By supporting Home-Start, you are helping us change the lives of children across the UK. There are many ways for you to get involved, whether it’s making a donation, asking your friends and family to sponsor you in a challenge, getting your business involved or run your own event.

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  • Resources for parents

    We can help you regain confidence and be the parent you want to be. Find out more about some of the areas we can help with.

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Support for parents

Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming. All parents struggle at one time or another. You are not alone. Home-Start’s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential support.

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Home-Start’s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential support.

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Family Voices

Latest news and insights

  • Parents are isolated and young children are paying the price

    A new survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of Home-Start UK finds that half of UK parents with children under 5 say they feel lonely or isolated. Read more

  • London Marathon 2026

    Home-Start UK was proud to be part of this year’s incredible London Marathon where an amazing 33 runners from laced up their trainers and joined the event Read more

  • National Thank You Day 2026

    Following the success of our first-ever celebration last year, Home-Start UK is proud to mark its second National Thank You Day in 2026, a moment to recognise the dedication of the volunteers, supporters and staff who support families through life’s challenges during the early years of childhood. Read more