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Cross-sector statement on Start for Life and Family Hubs funding

Home-Start UK has joined over 20 other charities to call on the government to ensure ongoing funding for Family Hubs and Start for Life past March 2025.
Home-Start UK job: Volunteering Development Officer

Do you have a passion for volunteering? Join Home-Start UK as our Volunteering Development Officer and help ensure our volunteers have the best experience
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Home-Start UK appoints Sarah McMullen

Home-Start UK, has appointed Sarah McMullen as Director of Network Impact. Sarah joins from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood and will lead work to support the impact of 180 local Home-Starts across the UK.

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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.
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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.
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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.

Power of Little Moments

It’s the power of little moments that make the biggest difference. By making a donation today, you will give a child in crisis a magical moment. Your donation will support Home-Start UK’s work around the country. Donate now because childhood can’t wait. Read more