About Eli

Hello! I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be diving into the mud at the world-famous mud race right here in Maldon! As a volunteer with the incredible charity Home-Start Essex, based in Maldon, this event is not just about getting muddy (though that’s definitely a bonus!) It’s an amazing opportunity to have fun while supporting a cause close to my heart. Every splash and squelch helps raise funds for Home-Start Essex and local families with young children in need.

Home-Start Essex supports parents to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a happy and healthy environment.

Our goal is to give children the best possible start in life.

We Support Children (under 5) and their Families within Essex, who maybe experiencing:

• Living in Poverty

• Physical or Learning Disabilities

• Domestic Abuse

• Rehomed or living in Temporary Accommodation

• Struggling with Mental or Physical Health Issues

• Suffering with Social Isolation

• Suffered from a Bereavement.

Home-Start Essex provides support by:

• Volunteer Family Support Mentors - Assisting Families in their Own Home

• Family Support Groups Groups also include dedicated children’s SEND groups.

• Wellbeing support Groups

• Providing Essential Items to those Living in Poverty or in Temporary Accommodation

• Behavioural Support for parents of children with additional needs and SEND support.

• Counselling Services

• Telephone Support

Need for our Services

• Since the pandemic, we have had a dramatic increase in demand of our services by 134%.

• Today more than 38,600 children live in the top 20 most deprived neighbourhoods across Essex.

• 14.1% of Essex children and young people are living in extreme poverty.

• In 2023-2024 we supported 1900 children and 922 families within Essex.

Please support Eli with this challenge event and donate what you can to support this wonderful local children’s charity.