Warm spaces, friendly faces grant

We are delighted to have received a £1000 grant from White Stuff to fund our weekly group session in Home cafe, giving families the opportunity to meet and connect in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. We give everyone who attends a hot drink, a healthy freshly cooked lunch and...

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Rachel’s story

                “My childhood was tough. Mum was distant, and expected me to do all the housework, along with looking after my brothers. Chores left me no time for school, so I’ve had no proper education. As difficult as my childhood was, it could...

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Race Equality Week 6-12 February 2023

The theme for Race Equality Week 2023 is #ItsEveryonesBusiness. Overall, since the flurry of pledges many organisations were making back in 2020 to become more inclusive, which for many included black squares, signing charters and race action plans, progress in addressing racial inequality is proving to be a challenge. A survey...

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Recruiting a Business Support Administrator

Business Support Administrator Salary – £24,000 per year Permanent, Part-time, 21 – 24 hours per week (up to 24 hours at busy periods) Closing date: Sunday 29 February 2023   JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a confident and organised professional, with the initiative to structure and intuitively adapt their strong...

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Carol Service raises £6000

One of the many highlights of 2022, the Home-Start Wandsworth Carol Service.   Thank you to everyone who came to St Anne’s Church and helped us raise £6,000.   We heard heartfelt and entertaining readings from Home-Start beneficiaries, Howards’ Way star Jan Harvey, award-winning actors Isabella Inchbald and Samuel West,...

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The Spirit of Christmas

            The spirit of Christmas – what’s that all about? Four words each December that get trotted out. Is the Spirit of Christmas just Lidl’s mulled wine Or the dodgy craft gin that you’ve ordered online?   Is it with Lady Hussey, who dropped a...

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Community comes together for Santa Dash

Thank you to everyone who braved the icy conditions and took part in our Santa Dash on Saturday 17 December. It was such a fun morning and wonderful to see the community come together to support Home-Start. A special thank you to Martin Davies for leading the runners on the...

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Family Christmas party

After three years (due to covid) it was even more special to welcome Home-Start families and their volunteers to our Christmas party. It was a great day, filled with singing, conversation and play. Thank you to the elves from White Stuff for volunteering their time to help. It was wonderful...

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Alloy and her volunteer Sarah up in lights

Last week Home-Start teamed up with BT to share some of the wonderful messages received from mothers thanking volunteers who have been supporting their family during the cost of living crisis. The campaign aims to help raise awareness of the difficulties families are facing at this time, while also celebrating...

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More celebrity readers announced

Join celebrity readers including, Howards’ Way star Jan Harvey, award-winning actors Isabella Inchbald and Samuel West, musician, broadcaster and entertainer Richard Stilgoe, and MP for Battersea Marsha de Cordova at the 7th Home-Start Wandsworth Carol Service on Wednesday 14 December at the beautiful Grade II* listed St Anne’s Church in Wandsworth. Come along for mulled...

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