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In the section below we have listed the lastest news on the website. To open an item, click on the image where one is present, the read more link or the title. The item will open full screen.
Welcoming the Second of our Two Co-Chairs- Phillippa Cardno
Phillippa Cardno joined Newbury Building Society in 1996 and has built a career spanning mortgage lending, credit risk, customer service, operations, technology, and business transformation. She joined the Executive team in 2007, was appointed to the Board in February…
Welcoming the First of our Two Co-Chairs- Jo Mason
Jo Mason is the new Co-Chair of Home-Start West Berkshire, bringing extensive experience in leadership, service management and organisational change, alongside a strong belief in the difference that practical, compassionate support can make to families. In her…
Thank You, Claire: Celebrating Eight Years of Leadership and Dedication
After eight years of dedicated service to Home-Start West Berkshire, including three years as Chair of Trustees, we are saying a very fond farewell and a huge thank you to Claire Carless as she steps down from our Board. Claire joined Home-Start West Berkshire as a…
When Everything Changed: How Home-Start Helped One Family Find Hope Again
The moment Sienna was placed into our arms, everything changed. What should have been a happy first cuddle felt different almost straight away. Rhys was the one who noticed it first. As he adjusted her in his arms, he saw that her tiny arm didn’t look as it should….
Why the Page Matters – More Than the Swipe
Starting a home, as a family, one page at a time Article By Leon Mitchell BA (Hons), MSc Psychology At Home-Start, it’s said that “childhood cannot wait.” This has never been more vital. In the first few years of life, a child’s brain is a masterpiece in…
What It’s Really Like to Volunteer with Home-Start West Berkshire
Volunteering with Home-Start West Berkshire is not about having all the answers. It’s about being there, consistently, compassionately, and without judgement for families who are navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives. Sarah, one of our longest-serving…
Events
In the section below we have listed events which may be of interest. To open an item, click on the image where one is present, the read more link or the title. The item will open full screen.
Welcoming the First of our Two Co-Chairs- Jo Mason
Jo Mason is the new Co-Chair of Home-Start West Berkshire, bringing extensive experience in leadership, service management and organisational change, alongside a strong belief in the difference that practical, compassionate support can make to families. In her…
Home-Start West Berkshire receives the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Home-Start West Berkshire have been delighted to be able to announce that they have received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award local voluntary groups can receive in the UK. There were four Home-Start’s celebrating this…
Lockdown Take Two
As another lockdown looms and is highly likely to be agreed in parliament today, our Home-Start is reflecting on what this means for our families and for us as a charity. Following the government briefing on Saturday, we have made the difficult decision to pull our…
Having the support to build myself up from the ground up means the boys have a happier mum and a more stable home life.
Rebbekah
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