We had a wonderful family fun day and picnic on Wandsworth Common. Thank you Open Air Fit for hosting all the brilliant fun activities. The pandemic has had a huge impact on children’s physical activity levels, greatly restricting access to play and outdoor activities. It was therefore even more special...
Your run. Your way. Do you want to be a part of the biggest marathon ever staged anywhere in the world? Then why not be one of the 50,000 runners taking part in the Virtual Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 3 October 2021? We have three places available in...
On Saturday, 17 July 10am-12pm, we are teaming up with the brilliant Open Air Fit to host an action-packed, fun filled morning of games for dads and their children aged under five, on Wandsworth Common. It is a free event. If you have any questions, please get in touch. Register...
It was wonderful to be able to celebrate and thank our volunteers in person for their unwavering support over the last year. They have worked tirelessly during the pandemic, quickly adapting to the ever-changing situation and needs of families. Thank you Parish Coffee at Ascension Church, Balham for hosting and...
Every year, the day after Fathers’ Day, we mark International Fathers Mental Health Day to raise awareness about father’s mental health. A lot of focus is often put on maternal mental health and sadly, too often, husbands and partners are overlooked when it comes to providing support and information on...
Calling all online shoppers! Next week, 21 & 22 June, it’s Amazon Prime Day and to celebrate Amazon are doubling all donations via AmazonSmile. Simply shop at AmazonSmile or with AmazonSmile via the Amazon app, and your online purchase will generate a double donation from Amazon to us at no...
We are thrilled to have finally been able to commence our Volunteer Prep Training course which this year will be a hybrid of online learning and face-to-face, socially distanced sessions. The course will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 June – 8 July 2021. Our extensive training programme provides volunteers...
The theme for Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 is including infants in children and young people’s mental health. Children and young people’s mental health should refer to the mental health of all children from 0-18 and beyond, but too often it is focussed on older children. There is a “baby...
Report reveals top three post-pandemic concerns for parents Poverty, mental health issues and the social development of children were found to be the three main concerns for Home-Start families, according to a new report by Home-Start UK published today. Twice as many low income families (under £16,000 p.a.) are...
Volunteers’ Week 2021 is a time to recognise and say thanks to our amazing network of Home-Start volunteers who have played a key role in the pandemic response. Click here to see how our volunteers have been supporting vulnerable families through the pandemic. Volunteers are the heart of Home-Start and...
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