I’m running Reading Half Marathon to raise funds for Home-Start Reading, a local charity that supports parents through difficult times to help them give their children the best possible start in life.
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About Home Start
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Home-Start Reading volunteers provide dedicated support for families who need it, whether due to isolation, post natal depression, poverty, family breakdown or other reasons.
The charity recruits and trains volunteers from the local community to visit families who have at least one child under 5 years of age, in their own homes. The families are all going through a tough time and have asked for help, and the support is tailored to their individual needs.
They also provide courses for parents to be and new mums who are struggling emotionally, as well as occasional outings and other ad hoc activities.
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Home-Start's impact in Reading
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As a result of Home-Start Reading's work, families are empowered to cope better with their challenges and difficulties. Parents are equipped to make better use of local services when they need help and feel less isolated.
Volunteering with Home-Start Reading can provide a great stepping-stone to future employment, or a fulfilling transition into retirement, and the Volunteer Co-ordinators are available to provide support and encouragement.
It's all about the community supporting the community, with positive outcome for everyone involved.
Sun 22 Mar 2026
Reading Half Marathon is an annual 13.1 mile running event in Reading, Berkshire. The course starts in Green Park and ends at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. The 2026 event is taking place on Sunday 22 March.
Reading | Community Support & Development
Reading | Community Support & Development
Helping Reading parents give their children the best possible start in life
I’m running Reading Half Marathon to raise funds for Home-Start Reading, a local charity that supports parents through difficult times to help them give their children the best possible start in life.
/
About Home Start
/
Home-Start Reading volunteers provide dedicated support for families who need it, whether due to isolation, post natal depression, poverty, family breakdown or other reasons.
The charity recruits and trains volunteers from the local community to visit families who have at least one child under 5 years of age, in their own homes. The families are all going through a tough time and have asked for help, and the support is tailored to their individual needs.
They also provide courses for parents to be and new mums who are struggling emotionally, as well as occasional outings and other ad hoc activities.
/
Home-Start's impact in Reading
/
As a result of Home-Start Reading's work, families are empowered to cope better with their challenges and difficulties. Parents are equipped to make better use of local services when they need help and feel less isolated.
Volunteering with Home-Start Reading can provide a great stepping-stone to future employment, or a fulfilling transition into retirement, and the Volunteer Co-ordinators are available to provide support and encouragement.
It's all about the community supporting the community, with positive outcome for everyone involved.
