We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
Making a difference in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Number of Children Supported
Number of Families Supported
Volunteers Supporting Families
Number of Children Supported
Number of Families Supported
Volunteers Supporting Families
Period: 2019 – 2021
Welcome to Home-Start Bristol
Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be difficult, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life, particularly if they have don’t have the support of family and friends when they need it most. For some parents it’s a particular struggle because they are also trying to cope with issues such as post-natal depression, illness or disability, isolation or multiple birth.
We deliver support through targeted groups in children’s centres across Bristol and South Gloucestershire and through home visiting.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything that we do. Our carefully selected volunteers are all parents themselves and understand the challenges families may be facing. They offer emotional and practical support to help families through difficult times. This friendly parent-to-parent support is a simple yet effective way of enabling families to get back on track.
Get Support
We work with you to build on your strength and give you the support you tell us you need.
Ways to Volunteer
By volunteering a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.
Why fundraise for us?
A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure those years count. Can you help us?
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We need more trustees – join us today!
Home Start-Bristol currently has vacancies for new trustees Trustees undertake a wide range of roles but are mainly responsible for making the charity effective, providing overall direction and maintaining sound management of funds. Trustees help make decisions and...
We’re hiring – Administrator: Volunteers and Marketing
We are looking for someone who is a natural communicator, who can use different social and creative media to get our message across to different stakeholders, whilst providing core administrative support to the team. This varied role offers a fantastic opportunity for...
Healthy eating on a budget – training for volunteers
In September, we had the most amazing morning of volunteer training down at the Square Food Foundation down in Knowle West. We were learning about cooking healthy, nutritious food on a budget - food that will appeal to families and young children. Best of all we got...