Home-Start

Home-Start is a charity offering support for families with young children.

They provide a lifeline to thousands of parents and children in 340 communities across the UK and with forces families in Germany and Cyprus, with free, confident and non-judgemental support.

With a network of over 20,000 volunteers who offer parenting advice, Home-Start can give precious time for listening and talking, help with children, a break for parents, practical help and reassurance, a chance to meet other parents in the same boat and support to use local services and resources.

You can read stories from Home-Start volunteers on the website and see how donated money is spent.

Home-Start was founded in 1973, as the first parent-to-parent support service and has grown over the years to become the UK's leading family support charity.

The website offers a wealth of information and gives details of how to get in touch with your local scheme. You can also sign up to be a volunteer, make a donation online and view their charity christmas card selection.