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We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
Home-Start Guildford is an independent charity supporting families with at least one child under the age of 5, living in Guildford Borough. We are part of Home-Start UK, one of the UK’s leading family support charities, benefitting from their policy framework and quality assurance, but not funding.
Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be very difficult at times, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life, particularly if they have little support from family and friends, just when they need it most. Home-Start Guildford supports parents who have at least one child under 5 years and who are dealing with issues such as:
- Isolation
- Mental Health
- Sickness
- Disability
- Domestic Abuse
- Multiple Births
- Difficult Relationships
A carefully selected volunteer who has parenting experience will regularly visit a family in their own home, offering emotional and practical support through difficult times. This parent to parent support is a simple yet effective way of giving hope and enabling families to get back on track.
You may like to look at the Home-Start UK website for more information about our history, values, impact and work nationwide.
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
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
Volunteers are central to the work of Home-Start. They provide invaluable friendship, emotional and practical support to parents in need.
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
The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited.
Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support
Making a difference in Guildford
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Period: 2023-2024
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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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A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure those years count. Can you help us?
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Latest News from Home-Start Guildford
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Volunteer Drop In – 13.02.25
Volunteer Drop In - Thursday 13 February 2025 Are you interested in volunteering? Join us at our volunteer drop in on Thursday 13th February for an informal chat to find our about: Our volunteering opportunities How we provide tailored support to families in their...
Annual Review 2024
Our Annual Review took place at The County Club in Guildford and was a wonderful afternoon! It was a great opportunity to hear from two of our families and meet up with the team and other colleagues. Our Chair of Trustees, Katie McGuire, welcomed everyone to the event...
Family Steam Train Event 2024
It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying our annual Steam Train Day at Guildford Model Engineering Society on the 12th October. Staff and volunteers were on hand to provide refreshments, whilst spending some time on the steam trains, bouncy castle and face...
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