Trustees Vacancies
HOME-START BRISTOL (HSB) is recruiting two Trustees to join its current nine-member Trustee Board team. For one of those posts we are looking for someone with a background in Human Resources. Our charity supports families living within the geographical boundaries of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, who have at least one child under 5 and who are experiencing problems affecting their wellbeing as a family. This support is provided by our trained volunteers (under the guidance of our professional co-ordinators) who visit a family each week, offering support, friendship and practical assistance. We have a staff of one full-time Manager, seven…
Coop supports funding for volunteer training!
Coop stores in Westbury-on-Trym have raised a fantastic £4,252,52 on behalf of Home-Start Bristol. Following HSB’s successful application to the Coop Community Fund, 1% of Coop branded purchases in the Westbury stores over the past year was donated to Home-Start Bristol. Trustees Chris Williamson and Sarah Birch received a presentation cheque from store manager Chris Gilbert and his team along with the opportunity to further promote Home-Start Bristol to shoppers on a busy Saturday. HSB is currently recruiting volunteers who would like to train to support families struggling with the challenges of parenting. If you would be interested to find…
Fundraising Abseil 2019
A huge WELL DONE to everyone who took part in our sponsored ABSEIL. It was an amzing day with lots of brave people facing their fears, whilst raising money for Home-Start Bristol. We have currently raised a staggering £4443,80 and more money is still coming in, our final total will be shared shortly. Thank you all for your continued support
Help us to raise funds through Co-op membership
We are one of the Co-op’s local causes for this year and you can help us to raise funds for volunteer training by signing up to the Co-op via https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/28688 . It is quick and easy to do!
A family’s Story
Mum Kirsty and Home-Start Bristol volunteer Maddie have really enjoyed their time together – thank you both for sharing your experience. ‘I felt comfortable talking to Maddie, my Home-Start Bristol volunteer – she was a very good listener! She was good at motivating me to get jobs done and phone calls made etc….My girls absolutely loved her and she was very good with them. I am left feeling more confident and able to cope.” Kirsty (on the left in the photo) ‘I have really enjoyed my time with my first family. It has been a lovely experience getting to know…
Coop supports funding for volunteer training!
Coop stores in Westbury-on-Trym have raised a fantastic £4,252,52 on behalf of Home-Start Bristol. Following HSB’s successful application to the Coop Community Fund, 1% of Coop branded purchases in the…
Fundraising Abseil 2019
A huge WELL DONE to everyone who took part in our sponsored ABSEIL. It was an amzing day with lots of brave people facing their fears, whilst raising money for…
Help us to raise funds through Co-op membership
We are one of the Co-op’s local causes for this year and you can help us to raise funds for volunteer training by signing up to the Co-op via https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/28688…
ERIC Training for Volunteers
Nurse Brenda delivering a fascinating workshop on behalf of ERIC, the children’s bowel and bladder charity, to our volunteers.
January 2019 Volunteer Course
Week 3 of the September course already and it was thumbs up from our new volunteers down on the farm – it was so warm we lunched outside! Want to…
Volunteer Refresher Day
Staff and volunteers enjoyed a lovely day at We the Curious yesterday with a talk from Crimestoppers and some in house training on sleep, school readiness and some of the…
A family’s Story
Mum Kirsty and Home-Start Bristol volunteer Maddie have really enjoyed their time together – thank you both for sharing your experience. ‘I felt comfortable talking to Maddie, my Home-Start Bristol…