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

Home-Start welcomes launch of Best Start Family Hubs

Home-Start UK has welcomed the announcement Over 200 new Best Start Family Hubs in areas not previously funded are now open to families, and that up to 2,000 satellite locations will be opened to families by the end of 2028. Read more

Home-Start families feature across BBC during Red Nose Day 2026

Families supported by Home-Start, alongside staff and volunteers, will be sharing their stories across BBC television and radio as part of this year’s Red Nose Day campaign. Read more

Home-Start responds to plans to reform SEND support for children

Home-Start co-CEO, Jodie Reed, has responded to the publication of the government’s Schools White Paper, and plans to reform SEND support for children Read more

Home-Start UK backs new manifesto for Babies in Scotland

Home-Start UK is proud to be part of a coalition of leading children’s charities supporting the launch of a new Manifesto for Babies in Scotland. Read more

New film highlights power of Home-Start in London

Home-Starts in London have created a new film to raise awareness of their work across the city, and to show the impact that volunteers have on the lives of children and their parents. The new film, called Cradle, has been created by Home-Start London and is told through the eyes of a child, shining a light on the life-changing support Home-Start provides to families across the capital. Read more

Home-Start UK Celebrates £1 Million Raised by Players of People’s Postcode Lottery

Home-Start UK is celebrating a major milestone as local Home-Starts across the country have now received a combined total of over £1 million thanks to the generosity of players of People’s Postcode Lottery through the Millionaire Street prize. Read more