International events

Home-Start has partnered with experience charity events and travel organisations, Skyline, to offer you a selection of fundraising challenges from around the world.

Take part in one of these once-in-a-lifetime treks and you will help to raise thousands of pounds for Home-Start’s life-changing work with families.

Machu Picchu 2018

Immerse yourself in ancient Peruvian culture and discover the remote Lares region of the Peruvian Andes... Read more

Trek The Canyons 2018

Join our team of budding explorers as we descend deep into one of the best natural wonders of the world on one of the best charity events! Read more

Wales End to End

This 258km cycle challenge takes us from the most northern point of Wales down to the vibrant capital of Cardiff Read more

Vietnam to Cambodia Cycle

This breathtaking charity bike ride takes us from Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City to the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Read more

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Families enjoy summer days out with Home-Start

Across the UK, local Home-Starts have been busy over the summer holidays! From trips to the seaside to picnics in the park, there is something for all families.

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Home-Start welcome Forces Families to the UK

Forces families have received support from Home-Start for many years. Now, with an estimated 50 new forces families a day moving to the Wiltshire area, Home-Start Kennet and Home-Start South Wiltshire are leading sessions to support forces families.

Quality Assurance Policy

Home-Start UK agrees to maintain quality standards against which performance can be evaluated. The quality standards are enshrined within the Home-Start bespoke quality assurance system and the standards which Home-Start works to maintaining ISO 9001 certification.

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About us

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.

Work for Home-Start UK

The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff. Please find below current vacancies within Home-Start UK.

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Why volunteer?

Home-Start's team of trained volunteers make sure a child’s early years count. By volunteering just a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community.

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Find a Home-Start in Wales

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We receive referrals from health visitors, GPs, social care and child care practitioners as well as those involved in mental health services, education, early years and probation.

Ways to volunteer - home visiting

Help parents and their children by visiting them for a couple of hours a week in their own homes.

Home-visiting

Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.

Because childhood can't wait

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so no child's future is limited.

Donate here to support Home-Start UK’s work around the country. To support a local Home-Start, you can find their details here. Read more

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