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Home-Start Scotland calls for political parties to stem the rising tide of child poverty ahead of elections

Home-Start Scotland has joined the End Child Poverty coalition in their call for all political parties in Scotland to commit to action to stem child poverty ahead of the upcoming Holyrood elections.
Waitrose and John Lewis continue their support for Home-Start

Following the 'Give A Little Love' campaign, the Partnership has pledged another £2m to Home-Start and FareShare in order to support families impacted by the pandemic
Home-Start Scotland calls for new commitment to end child poverty in Scotland

With more families now at risk of sliding into poverty as a result of the pandemic, Home-Start Scotland have joined forces with the End Child Poverty Coalition to call for all political parties to commit to a new manifesto to tackle the issue.
Home-Start signs letter calling for independent childen's commission

Home-Start have joined a coalition of charities and child welfare experts in signing a letter, published in The Observer newspaper, calling for an independent commission on child welfare post Covid-19.

Give a Little Love

Home-Start's partnership between FareShare, John Lewis and Waitrose aims to create an outpouring of kindness to help Britain’s struggling families this Christmas.
BBC Radio 4 Appeal

COVID-19 places the greatest strain on families who are vulnerable, isolated, or facing mental health challenges.

Broadcaster Kaye Adams, shares the story of Mercedes and her young son Toby, for the BBC Radio 4 Appeal.

At a time when so many families are feeling alone, the power of human contact and connection is needed now more than ever.
Help us keep families connected

COVID-19 places the greatest strain on families who are vulnerable, isolated, or facing mental health challenges.

Home-Starts are working tirelessly to stay connected with families and support them remotely when they can’t visit. They are helping families get vital food, baby goods and other supplies delivered to them during the outbreak.

We can’t do it alone. We need your support.
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
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.
In many of our communities, up to one in two children arrive at school not ready to learn.
In many of our communities, up to one in two children arrive at school not ready to learn.

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Jasmine volunteers in her local community every week to support children like Daisy.

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The first five years of a child’s life are critical to their future education, health and wellbeing.

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Help children like Daisy. Because childhood can’t wait

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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