HOME-START RICHMOND, KINGSTON & HOUNSLOW 

We will build on our relationships of trust with mothers facing intersectional barriers to employment by helping them access and engage with appropriate adult education (AE) to help them achieve ....more

We will build on our relationships of trust with mothers facing intersectional barriers to employment by helping them access and engage with appropriate adult education (AE) to help them achieve their goals. We aim to: 1. Raise awareness of local AE opportunities • 2 termly newsletters sharing AE opportunities reaching 440 mothers and 120 parent volunteers • 30 mothers connected directly with local AE providers through our weekly groups 2. Move marginalised mothers closer to engaging with AE • 30 mothers offered targeted support to identify learning needs, goals and opportunities; emotional support to build confidence and self-esteem; signposting to local support services; and practical support with registration and exploring funding and subsidies 3. Support marginalised mothers to engage with AE • 20 mothers referred into AE and offered practical support to engage e.g. childcare, laptops 4. Help providers tackle barriers to AE • Share insight from local families with 5 AE providers

Enabling and empowering families isolated by disability to access services and their communities through volunteer buddying and befriending

The funding will be used to continue delivering support groups for families with pre-school children in London. The project aims to help parents build strong nurturing relationships with their ....more

The funding will be used to continue delivering support groups for families with pre-school children in London. The project aims to help parents build strong nurturing relationships with their children to reduce the risk of family breakdown.

The aftermath of the pandemic is unfolding. Referral numbers to Home-Start and complexity of needs is escalating, impacting the wellbeing and development of children across the 3 boroughs we support. ....more

The aftermath of the pandemic is unfolding. Referral numbers to Home-Start and complexity of needs is escalating, impacting the wellbeing and development of children across the 3 boroughs we support. Our campaign will encourage those who can, to pay it forward, donate & help support a family.

Brighter Future - Weekly play and family support group for vulnerable families to build nurturing and loving relationships in those vital early years.

Cheer for Children highlights how hard the last year has been for so many children and their families, applauding how they?ve shown courage and strength. The pandemic hasn?t impacted all children ....more

Cheer for Children highlights how hard the last year has been for so many children and their families, applauding how they?ve shown courage and strength. The pandemic hasn?t impacted all children equally. Those from vulnerable families facing isolation, poor mental health and financial hardship suffer the most. It?s for these children, all children, we?re cheering!

Families with children under the age of 5 often struggle with immense challenges like isolation and loneliness. Some face mental health concerns; are experiencing postnatal depression. Maybe they?re ....more

Families with children under the age of 5 often struggle with immense challenges like isolation and loneliness. Some face mental health concerns; are experiencing postnatal depression. Maybe they?re enduring financial hardship. Many will suffer in silence, feeling alone, before getting our help.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

Home Start would extend its volunteer led, home visiting service to an additional 25 families with a child under 5 years and recruit and train volunteers to support families in need at home for up to ....more

Home Start would extend its volunteer led, home visiting service to an additional 25 families with a child under 5 years and recruit and train volunteers to support families in need at home for up to one year.

Specially trained volunteers will support children’s early home learning to help them get ready for school and reach their potential.

Home Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow is requesting funding towards 2 days per week of the PR, Marketing and Fundraising Co-ordinator to raise the profile of the recently merged charity across ....more

Home Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow is requesting funding towards 2 days per week of the PR, Marketing and Fundraising Co-ordinator to raise the profile of the recently merged charity across the 3 boroughs and increase volunteer recruitment