Home-Start volunteers, like Alison, are here to support families through their most difficult times. They offer no judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and support tailored to the individual needs of the family. By providing practical and emotional support, our volunteers help parents build vital connections with their children and encourage...
The legendary Home-Start Wandsworth Quiz Night is back on Thursday 10 October. Don’t miss this extremely popular fundraising event which has been drawing the crowds for more than 15 years. Join 250 others for an evening of fun, with a brilliant quiz from Inquizition, delicious 2 course dinner and a fantastic raffle, to raise much-needed funds...
What a night! It was wonderful to see so many supporters on Saturday 15 June in The Grand Hall at Battersea Arts Centre having a good time and donating so generously. Guests enjoyed a sparkling drinks reception, 3 course dinner, and dancing to a live band. Guests bid enthusiastically in the...
Thank you to everyone who kindly donated to our Champions for Children fundraising campaign, helping us to raise over £40K. All donations made between the 4 – 18 June were match funded by The Childhood Trust. One donation double the impact. The money raised will enable us to continue supporting...
Could you spare 2-4 hours a week to support a local family and make a difference that lasts a lifetime? Home-Start Wandsworth is looking for people to join their network of trained volunteers. Volunteers support families with young children in Wandsworth dealing with a variety of difficulties including; post-natal depression, isolation, physical and mental health problems,...
As part of our special celebrations during National Volunteers Week (4 – 9 June 2024), Home-Start Wandsworth organised a Volunteers’ Festival on Tuesday 4th June at Battersea Art Centre. The event was intended to show gratitude to our magnificent volunteers. We simply would not be able to do our vital...
We are delighted to announce that Home-Start Wandsworth has a new Chair of Trustees, Helen Blenkinsop. Helen has been on the Home-Start Wandsworth Trustee Board for 6 months, having retired from a successful career at the BBC. As a senior manager at the BBC she has extensive experience of operational, strategy, policy and...
Making children’s futures brighter Families today are facing unprecedented challenges. For families who were already struggling, the global pandemic and economic turbulence have acted as magnifiers, exacerbating existing challenges and creating additional pressures. More and more families are being pushed to the point of crisis. Our programme of group...
Home-Start Wandsworth is delighted to have been selected as one of Sana Jafri, Mayor of Wandsworth’s chosen charities. We see this as a hugely valuable opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible work we do; working alongside families to create an environment in which young children can thrive. Looking...
We are looking for trustees to join our Board and help achieve our vision to support families with young children in Wandsworth through challenging times. Whether you are an experienced trustee, want to join a board for the first time or have lived experience to bring, we would love to...
