This year, I’m running the Oxford Half Marathon on behalf of Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire.

Being a dad of two young girls, I understand how difficult becoming a parent can be, even under “normal” circumstances - let alone when you’re also dealing with some of the struggles and complications that many families face.

Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire is a small local charity that supports families going through difficult times. I’m really proud to be running for them, helping to raise awareness of the work they do and, hopefully, raising a few extra £££s along the way!

What Home Start do - in their own words;

Family life with young children can be difficult and stressful at times, and this is when it helps to have a friend to turn to and rely on.

Families struggling with postnatal depression, isolation, illness, bereavement or family breakdown, and many other issues, receive the support of a trained volunteer who will spend around two to three hours a week in a family’s home supporting them in the ways they need.

There is no judgement, it is just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.

Please get in touch with us to find out how Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire can help you and your family.

Areas we cover

We support families across most of South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.