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...
Congratulations to Freddie Maher for completing one of the toughest races on Earth, the Marathon Des Sables, finishing an amazing 37th out of 833. We are so grateful to Fred for raising money for Home-Start Wandsworth and smashing his original fundraising goal. Please do help him celebrate this fantastic achievement...
A brilliant way to close the Easter school holidays, with an Easter themed family day on Wandsworth Common. There was an egg hunt, face painting, games, egg decorating and the Easter bunny also made a special appearance. Thank you to Papa Johns for the delicious pizza and all our...
A big thank you to Jake who will be running the Manchester marathon on April 14 in aid of Home-Start Wandsworth. Please do support Jake if you are able to and help him achieve his fundraising target of £1,000. Good luck Jake! ...
From a Valentine’s Day Extravaganza to a trip to The Army Museum, there was lots on offer for Home-Start families during the February half-term. The week started at Battersea Arts Centre, where families were treated to Valentine’s themed arts & crafts, cookie decorating and lots of lego building. On Wednesday,...
