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Thank you for your interest in leaving a gift for Home-Start UK

Thank you for registering your interest in leaving a gift to Home-Start UK in your will. Someone will be in touch to discuss this further.
Home-Start Scotland and keynote speakers discuss the importance of children and family rights

Home-Start Scotland and Parenting across Scotland have hosted an event in Edinburgh to discuss how organisations can use the principals of the United Nation Convention on Rights of the Child to support families.
Home-Start Glasgow North celebrate Pride

On Saturday 17th August, for the second year in a row, Home-Start Glasgow North joined together with their board members and supporters to take part in the annual Glasgow Pride march.
COMPETITION: Win a FREE pair of tickets for Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Festival

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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.

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