Home-Start UK

BBC Radio 4 Appeal

COVID-19 places the greatest strain on families who are vulnerable, isolated, or facing mental health challenges.

Broadcaster Kaye Adams, shares the story of Mercedes and her young son Toby, for the BBC Radio 4 Appeal.

At a time when so many families are feeling alone, the power of human contact and connection is needed now more than ever. Read more

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£11 could help us support struggling parents with practical goods like nappies and baby food.

£25 could provide a family with support from a trained Home-Start volunteer.

£50 could pay towards staff to co-ordinate efforts with local Home-Starts for families who need our help.

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Babies in Lockdown - Home-Start launches new report

A new Babies in Lockdown report from Home-Start UK, Best Beginnings and the Parent-Infant Foundation reveals the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 and subsequent measures on those pregnant, giving birth or at home with a baby or toddler. Read more
Impact of Emergency Appeal

Thanks to your support our COVID-19 emergency appeal has raised £173,000 and has supported over 80 Home-Starts in communities’ right across the UK. We wanted to let you know how your support is helping thousands of families during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

We're there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

Ways to volunteer

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

Talking to children about COVID-19

It can be tough talking to children about coronavirus (COVID-19). We have put together a few pointers to help guide the conversation with children about the coronavirus to help make them feel more secure about the situation.

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Our Impact

27,000	families supported each year
96%	of families more able to cope with isolation
£7	could fund a family's first visit

Latest news

Launch of ‘Strengthening Families – By Your Side’, a new offer of support for all Royal Navy families

Strengthening Families – By Your Side has been developed by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) and Naval Families Federation (NFF), in partnership with the Royal Navy, Kings Active Foundation, Home-Start UK and Relate. Read more
Babies in Lockdown - Home-Start launches new report

A new Babies in Lockdown report from Home-Start UK, Best Beginnings and the Parent-Infant Foundation reveals the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 and subsequent measures on those pregnant, giving birth or at home with a baby or toddler. Read more
Spring/Summer edition of Family Matters cover family talk about Home-Start support during COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Home-Start has been working tirelessly to ensure that families remain connected and supported during the pandemic. We spoke to a family who knows a lot about the support of Home-Start, especially during this time, our cover family for Family Matters Summer 2020. Read more

Fundraising news

Kirstie Allsopp went LIVE for Home-Start UK

Home-Start UK ambassador, Kirstie Allsopp, joined crafting friends across the country live on YouTube to talk about staying creative, healthy and happy during lockdown in aid of our COVID-19 Emergency Appeal. Read more
Dunelm staff raise a whopping £880,000!

Thank you to Dunelm for their help and support during our partnership and raising £880,000 for Home-Start Read more
Kiddi Caru raise £6,000 for Home-Start UK

Kiddi Caru day nurseries have raised an amazing £6,000 for Home-Start by hosting 36 Family Fun Days throughout summer. Read more

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27,000

96%

£7

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