Home-Start Surrey Heath

01276 681121

Home-Start Surrey Heath - Support and Friendship for Families

Founded in 1989, Home-Start Surrey Heath is an independent charity that provides support to families in our community. We are affiliated to Home-Start UK, the country’s leading family support charity and are one of eight local Home-Starts under the umbrella of Home-Start Surrey.
Being a parent has never been easy, it can be lonely, heartbreaking and overwhelming. Our unique core work is recruiting and training volunteers to visit families at home. Families, who have at least one child under 5, are offered compassionate, friendly and confidential, practical and emotional support. Our volunteers work alongside parents, in their own homes, to help them cope with the stresses and strains of family life and make sure they have the skills, confidence and strength they need to nurture their children.

We also provide two groups - a Pram Walk & Talk on a Thursday at Frimley Lodge Park and a Best Start in Life Group every Tuesday at High Cross Church, to support play, parenting, early learning and well-being.

We support families through their toughest times. Parents may be struggling with the demands of parenting for any number of reasons including mental and/or physical health problems, social isolation, domestic violence, financial woes, children with special educational needs and disabilities – a whole range of reasons that parents are facing.

To help give children the best possible start in life, Home-Start supports parents as they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children and widen their links with the local community.

Volunteers needed

We need new volunteers to join our team. We’re looking for local people with parenting or caring experience, who can spare 2-3 hours per week to share their invaluable knowledge. Our volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support, tailored to each family. They are fully trained and receive expert ongoing support. Volunteering with us for local families can change your life and the life of a family in our community! Contact us today to find out about our free training course starting in September 2023 – 01276 681121 or email office@home-startsurreyheath.org.uk – to find out more, visit our volunteering page, where you will find an application form. We look forward to hearing from you!

What your gift could provide

£10

volunteer expenses for a month

£30

£30 provides support for a family for 2 weeks

£100

An outing or trip for families

Charity Information

Home-Start Surrey Heath

Telephone: 01276 681121

Address: Unit 1, Camberley Surrey GU15 3ER

Established in: 1989

Registered charity no.: 1114199