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home start uk skip over main navigation log in basket 0 items cymraeg scotland home start uk get help donate find us on social media instagram facebook linkedin youtube search search twitter menu get help find your local home start support available make a referral if you need urgent support dad matters tips for parents volunteer how to volunteer register your interest volunteer roles support us how to support us fundraise for us challenge events share the load for home start uk create your own fundraising event fundraising tips leave a gift in your will home start charity shops corporate partnerships funders partners about us about home start uk our people executive leadership team our trustees strategy annual reports home start strategy 22 27 annual reports common questions equity equality diversity and inclusion policy research policy research and evaluation news and stories news family stories family matters media office jobs shop admin log in cymraeg scotland basket 0 items every child deserves the best start in life donate today to help struggling families across the uk read more find your local home start simply click on your area and see which home starts are closest to you search here in family homes and communities near you home start s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non judgmental compassionate and confidential support our positive impact makes a real difference to the lives of children and families 57 938 families supported last year 11 could help a family taking the first step towards getting get the information they need 76 750 children supported last year help children start school strong your donation can help expand our school readiness programme to give children the skills confidence and curiosity they need to thrive please select a donation amount required 10 you could fund a set of activity cards for a parent to use with their child 22 you could fund our school readiness pack to help a child start school ready to learn 30 you could help a trained volunteer support a child through play building confidence before school other set up a regular payment donate discover volunteering our volunteer driven support makes us totally unique could you be our next volunteer why volunteer for us over the last 52 years home start volunteers have improved the childhoods of 1 5 million children read more about volunteering volunteer opportunities check out the various roles home starts offer so that you can support families and children in your community volunteer roles family voices read all stories the help isn t you being incapable it s a tool to be utilised to make the quality of life for you and your family better use it emil help us change a child s life fundraise for us by supporting home start you are helping us change the lives of children across the uk there are many ways for you to get involved whether it s making a donation asking your friends and family to sponsor you in a challenge getting your business involved or run your own event start your fundraising resources for parents we can help you regain confidence and be the parent you want to be find out more about some of the areas we can help with read more support for parents being a parent has never been easy it can be lonely frustrating heart breaking and over whelming all parents struggle at one time or another you are not alone home start s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non judgmental compassionate and confidential support latest news home start s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non judgmental compassionate and confidential support see all news family voices emma and danni s story it was exactly what we needed exactly when we needed it when emma and dani s daughter began the process of being assessed for autism family life felt overwhelming emma was also navigating her own autism and chronic health conditions help from home start made them feel seen heard and supported read more becky and rhys story we were falling apart becky and rhys life changed when sienna was born with multiple disabilities they felt like they weren t coping but a recommendation to go to home start changed it all read more jane s story i couldn t face it all alone jane was in the military living with ptsd and chronic fatigue after having her first child post natal depression joined the mix too she had home start support for nearly five years read her story read more latest news and insights 181 000 investment backs dads to build stronger bonds with their babies more dads will be supported to build strong nurturing relationships with their babies thanks to a 181 000 investment from the 1001 critical days foundation over three years the funding will establish five new dad matters services through local home starts in knowsley cornwall leicester and surrounding areas east lancashire and wrexham read more home start uk shortlisted for investors in people award home start uk has been shortlisted for the employee engagement award at the investors in people awards 2026 the recognition highlights the charity s ongoing commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where people can thrive read more one in four london families say their homes do not have enough space for children to safely play and move for families with young children the impact of unsuitable housing can reach far beyond the physical condition of their home parents told researchers about the emotional and mental toll of constantly dealing with housing problems read more having the support to build myself up from the ground up means the boys have a happier mum and a more stable home life rebbekah subscribe to our newsletter become a part of our growing community of parents and carers and keep up to date on everything going on at home start quick links how to volunteer eedi statement about us fundraise for us 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