Today is Home-Start Thank You Day. It’s a chance for Home-Start as a network of 175 local charities to recognise the people who make our mission possible. Last year, 58,938 families with 76,750 children in the UK benefited from your support.
Here at Home-Start Bedfordshire, this day carries a special weight. As one of the older charities, our cause has been supported by the local community for over 40 years. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters. You make a real difference in the lives of local families with young children. Whether you are a volunteer, trustee, funder, or donor, we couldn’t exist without you.
“Before homestart sent a volunteer to help me I had absolutely no confidence with myself as a mother and was rarely leaving the house. I was petrified of being alone and couldn’t even put my baby in his pram and take him for a walk through fear of him crying and me being by myself when it happened. I was very lonely and didn’t want to go to groups as I felt lacking in many ways and was sure that the other mums would notice.
Homestart sent an incredible volunteer… She soon felt like someone I really looked forward to seeing and who was a huge support to me. I cherished our time together and she made me feel confident in all my choices raising my son. With my new boost of confidence I was soon able to go the groups… Something I never saw myself doing. Loneliness during early motherhood can feel extremely consuming but knowing I had someone coming to see me that day completely changed my mood and really saved me on my dark days. It’s actually very hard to find the words to describe what this charity have done for me, they were like someone holding my hand even when they weren’t there… Thank you so much homestart, you’ve been amazing!”
To Our Volunteers
Home-visiting volunteers, SEND parent mentors, and parent group leaders are the beating heart of our support services. Drawing on your own experiences of raising children, you offer non-judgmental, confidential support. The vital support you provide empowers local parents in challenging times. Because childhood can’t wait.
To Our Trustees
Our board of trustees provides the essential governance and direction our charity needs to thrive. Your dedication ensures that we remain a stable resource, maintaining the high standards of care for which Home-Start is known. Without you, our charity could not help give children the best start in life.
To Our Funders and Donors
Because of your generosity, our services stay free and responsive for local families who need help. Every donation, big or small, helps us support families facing illness, disability, bereavement, abuse, and more. You help us be there in times of hardship and tragedy, and invest in the future of our community.