Parenting can be difficult at the best of times, and when families are also dealing with mental health challenges, struggling to make ends meet, or coping with social isolation, trying to keep everything going can feel overwhelming.

That’s where our trained volunteers and staff come in. We offer support, friendship and a listening ear. Whether it’s helping a family get out of the house or playing and sharing rhymes, creating spaces for families to meet others or leading a baby massage class, our amazing team fill that gap and brighten the lives of parents and children.

Home-Start Edinburgh can provide:

• 1:1 support at home from friendly, trusted volunteers and staff

• Groups to make friends and help parents to enjoy time with their wee one

• Social events and days out to have fun and connect with others

• Access to support for essential items like buggies

We try to build parents’ confidence and skills so they can manage on their own.

“To have that support and guidance, to feel like someone gets it and listens, has just been everything to us. I am feeling much stronger and sure of myself. I’m so glad I finally asked for help.” Supported family

Home-Start Edinburgh supports an ever-growing number of families. The challenge of raising funds to meet this demand is relentless. Your donation will make a difference to families in your community, and across the city.