We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.

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Because Childhood Cannot Wait

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start ensures these years count so every child can reach their potential

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How We Work With You

Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support

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Why Volunteer

Home-Start's team of trained volunteers make sure a child's early years count. By volunteering a few hours each week, you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community

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Volunteering

Volunteers are central to the work of Home-Start. They provide invaluable friendship and practical and emotional support to families when they most need it

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About Us

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support, helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can't wait

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Donations

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start ensures these years count so every child can reach their potential

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How We Work With You

Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support

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Making a difference in
North and West Gloucestershire

Welcome to Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire

Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire is a local charity that provides emotional and practical support to parents with at least one child under five years old.

We are an independent charity affiliated to Home-Start UK, the UK’s leading family support charity. Our volunteers are all parents or have parenting experience, and are trained, supported and supervised to Home-Start UK standards.

Our aim is to provide early support to families who are facing the challenges and stresses of family life, including a wide range of difficulties such as isolation, low self-esteem, physical and mental health issues.

We work alongside parents in their own homes to help raise their self-confidence and their ability to cope in an increasingly pressured society. Our emphasis is on parents helping parents.

Looking for the news? we have the latest news at the bottom of this page and for all news and events please visit our news page

Get Support

We work with you to build on your strengths and give you the support you tell us you need.

Ways to Volunteer

Volunteering a few hours of your time each week can transform the lives of young children and their families in the community

Why Fundraise for us?

A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure these years count. Can you help us?

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Featured News from Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire

Below is the latest news published by Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire. To open an item, click on the title, image, or the read more link.

To see ALL of the NEWS go to this page: News

Our Easter Newsletter has landed….

Our Easter Newsletter has landed….

Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire Easter newsletter is now ready. If you have anything you would like included in the next edition then we would love to hear from you. (Deadline 30th April). In the meantime, please do enjoy our first newsletter and we hope you...

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Easter Placemat Activities for Children

Easter Placemat Activities for Children

Our very talented Home-Start colleagues have produced this brilliant activities placemat for your little (and perhaps not so little) ones. The Easter holidays are fast approaching and we know it is going to be a difficult time for families. Still in partial lockdown,...

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