Rory Davies had a great run at the London Marathon on Sunday, joining more than 40,000 other runners, completing the course in 3hrs 29min, and raising over £1,480 for Home-Start Wandsworth. He was inspired by his mum, Carey, to raise funds for Home-Start. Carey runs our group activities programme to...
We have just completed the first week of our Spring 2019 volunteer prep course. This marks our 17th group of volunteers who will start supporting families in April. We are so happy to welcome another lovely bunch of volunteers to the HSW...
Don’t miss the borough’s event of the year – a black tie gala May Ball on 11th May 2019 in the Grand Hall of the Battersea Arts Centre to celebrate 10 years of Home-Start Wandsworth, generously sponsored by Metis Wealth and Savills. The evening will start with a sparkling reception followed...
Our latest volunteer training opportunity is featured on page six of the January issue of Families SW, available in print locally or browse...
More than 300 people were in the audience for our annual Carol Service in December at the beautiful Grade II* listed St Anne’s Church in Wandsworth. The award-winning semi-professional Epiphoni Consort chamber choir wowed the congregation with their exquisite singing of pieces including Past Three O’Clock, Tomorrow Shall Be My...
Our families and volunteers enjoyed a fun and sociable event in November, cooking up delicious one-pot family meals. Designed to increase confidence and skills in the kitchen, these group workshops encourage families to try delicious and healthy new recipes that are easy to recreate at home. “I got some great...
On 12th December we welcomed more than 60 parents, children, volunteers and supporters to our Christmas party for the families we support. It was a busy, energetic day, and it brought a smile to families living with real challenges this Christmas. The Christmas party is always a wonderful way for...
On December 10th, we invited Home-Start families and some volunteers to our first ever crafting event at Home-Start Wandsworth HQ. There was a good turn out and everyone enjoyed sharing ideas, making new friends and re-awakening artistic flair to create some Christmas decor. Attendees left proud of their beautiful creations some...
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Christmas carol service on Tuesday 18 December at the beautiful Grade II* listed St Anne’s Church in Wandsworth. Join us for a fabulous evening of mulled wine, mince pies, festive music and celebrity readings, with all funds raised going to help vulnerable...
On November 18th, some of our staff attended Impact Aloud’s 5th annual digital skills day. After using tools and skills from a Superhighways workshop to make short videos documenting days out with families, we are pleased to share that Home-Start Wandsworth received a High Commendation in the Impact Aloud Awards!...
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