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Skydive

Take on the exhilarating challenge of soaring from 10,000 ft on a Tandem Skydive freefalling at 120mph! Read more

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Join in our #RealLifeParenting discussions

Struggling to cope with your children isn’t something that many people feel able to be open and honest about and 6 in 10 parents feel pressure from social media to be the ‘perfect parent’.
Home-Start UK launch #RealLifeParenting campaign

Home-Start UK launches brand new #RealLifeParenting campaign to promote parents to speak out sooner for help rather than struggling alone.
Real Life Parenting

Six-in-ten parents feel pressure from social media to be the ‘perfect parent’. It’s time to talk about the realities of parenting #RealLifeParenting
2019 impact report - Because childhood can't wait

Home-Start UK’s new impact report, which is now available to download from their website, shows the difference that it’s 13,000 volunteers are making as they work with 27,000 families across the UK.

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Find your Home-Start

Find your nearest Home-Start using our online map.
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.
Find a Home-Start in Scotland

Find your nearest Home-Start in Scotland
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.
Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

Find your nearest Home-Start in Northern Ireland
Find a Home-Start in Wales

Find your nearest Home-Start in Wales
Make a referral

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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