Volunteer Befrienders for Families - because childhood can't wait.

As a charity we are fundraising to continue our valuable work - training volunteer befrienders to help families with young children through challenging times. A better start in life can change a child's future. We are parents supporting parents.

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Childhood Can't Wait - the first five years of a child's life are critical and once the chance is missed, making up lost ground in later life is difficult and often just doesn't happen. We make sure those years count. Local trained volunteers support families through their challenging times.

Story

I truly feel stronger as a person and as a Mother thanks to Home-Start....for that I am forever grateful."

Judy 34 - Mother of 2 pre-school children
"Home-Start came along when I needed it most. Having two babies eleven months apart and suffering mental health issue, everyday was a struggle. Sometimes just having five minutes to clear your head can make such a difference.
I met my volunteer and the kids loved her from day one! She showed me that sometimes things don't always do to plan but it is ok - 'its a bad day, not a bad life'.
I honestly can't imagine where I would have been without Home-Start, from napping for 20 minutes and being able to shower without little people at my feet, to the days out and all the information I didn't know was out there!
I truly feel stronger as a person and as a Mother thanks to Home-Start and for that I am forever grateful."

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£576.80
+ £111.70 Gift Aid
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