At Home-Start, we believe every parent should have the support they need to give their child a better future.

We answer the cries you don't hear.

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Find out how to volunteer for your local Home-Start, whether you want to be a home visiting volunteer, a trustee, or a fundraiser.

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Our Impact

43,692

 families supported last year

+20.8%

 more children supported last year

£11

 could help a family taking the first step towards getting get the information they need.

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Family Voices

  • Donna's story: I put myself into care at 14

    Donna put herself into care when she was 14. After the birth of her first child at 17, postnatal depression and childhood trauma lead her to seek help from Home-Start to make a better future for her children. Read more

  • Collette's Story: Watching 'Good Morning Britain' changed my life

    When Collette saw a film about a Home-Start volunteer on breakfast television, she knew it was something she wanted to do. Having lived with a disability all her life, she knew she had strength, wisdom and positivity to give to others. It's been a life-changing experience. Read more

  • Emil's story: men aren't good at opening up

    In this personal blog, dad Emil confesses the challenges of fatherhood and how support from Home-Start has helped the whole family. Read more