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UKHSA OH Team Christmas Charity Fundraiser

To support families in need this Christmas
A second year of Good Morning Britain support

For the second year running, Home-Start has been selected as one of the charities that Good Morning Britain viewers can pledge their time to in the annual '1 Million Minutes' campaign which asks the public to volunteer to end loneliness.
1 Million Minutes

Volunteer your time to end loneliness with Home-Start and Good Morning Britain, as part of the 1 Million Minutes campaign. Because isolated parents can't wait.
1 Million Minutes: Home-Start Hour Volunteer

Volunteer your time to help end loneliness with the Home-Start hour. Part of Good Morning Britain's 1 Million Minutes campaign. Because isolated parents can't wait.

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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
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.
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
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.
Register your interest in Volunteering

Are you interested in volunteering and want to find out more? Get in touch today by filling out our form and someone will be in touch.
Parental mental health and perinatal illness

More than a third of parents we support ask for our help to cope with perinatal illness, their own or their child's mental ill-health.

Be a Moment Maker

Life is tough right now for families. But it’s even tougher for those facing difficult times. Thousands of children in homes across the UK will face a Christmas this year, with no Magical Moments to brighten their day. By making a donation today, you will give a child in crisis a magical moment this Christmas. Your donation will support Home-Start UK’s work around the country this Christmas. Read more