News
Latest News
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.
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…
Real Life: Real Difference (2)
Amy’s* mental health following the birth of her third child was extremely low and she turned to the GP for help. Amy was distressed when the GP contacted children’s services with their concern and she was referred to the Perinatal Mental Health Team who referred her…
Real Life: Real Difference
At Home-Start West Berkshire, we pride ourselves on the real impact we have on the lives of the families we support. This week, we share a story of a family whose life has been changed by the powerful support of Home-Start. Chinyere* and her family were referred to…
New Volunteer Induction Courses Starting This Autumn
We’re delighted to announce that next month we will be running two brand new volunteer induction courses here at Home-Start West Berkshire! It’s been some time since our last volunteer training – in fact, due to low numbers, we haven’t been able to run a course since…
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.
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…
Double Matched Day Success!
Friday 24th July was a massive success for Home-Start West Berkshire’s annual fundraising. We were delighted to be the first charity to hit the £15,000 mark during Chris Boulton’s radio show at 8am. Our incredible power up was due to the spectacular donation of £5,000…
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
Subscribe to our newsletter
Become a part of our growing community of parents and carers and keep up to date on everything going on at Home-Start. You can review our privacy policy on this page. It will open in a new tab, close it to return to here.
Subscribe to Home-Start West Berkshire website
Next: Newsletter