Home-Start Bracknell Forest

There for parents when they need us most, because childhood can't wait

Fundraising

Support Home-Start Bracknell Forest and Help Local Families Thrive

Every day, families in Bracknell Forest face challenges that can feel overwhelming – poverty, mental health struggles, social isolation, or parenting without a support network. These issues can have a profound impact on young children, making it harder for them to grow, learn, and thrive.

At Home-Start Bracknell Forest, we provide vital support to families with young children, offering a lifeline during their most difficult times. Our trained volunteers work directly with families, delivering tailored, compassionate help that strengthens bonds, boosts confidence, and fosters brighter futures for children.

We rely on the generosity of our community to fund this essential work. With no guaranteed funding, every donation helps us train volunteers, run support programs, and reach more families in need. It costs approximately £170,000 each year to keep our service running, and your support can make all the difference.

Please consider making a one-off or regular donation, organising a fundraising event, or choosing us as your charity of the year. Together, we can ensure that no family in Bracknell Forest has to face life’s challenges alone.

Donate today and help us give children in our community the best possible start in life.

 

Ways to help us

You can make a donation or take part in a challenge to run, cycle or trek and ask your friends and family to sponsor you. Or you can get your business involved or run your own event.

By raising funds for Home-Start Bracknell Forest’s vital work, you will help us to reach hundreds of struggling families and give their children the best possible start in life. Whatever amount you are aiming to raise, and however you want to raise it, our team is here to support you.

Corporate Sponsorship

Corporate sponsorship can bring many benefits to a company and even small donations can make a big difference to our scheme. If your company would like to contribute to the work of Home-Start Bracknell Forest we would love to hear from you! We would also be happy to come and speak to your staff about the role we play and how they could help.  In the past, companies have sponsored special events such as our children’s Christmas party,  or they have  made an unrestricted donation which we put towards our core work. Can you help by sponsoring us? Please contact us.

Fundraising Events

We are always happy to offer help and support to individuals or companies looking to hold fundraising events on our behalf. From tea parties to quiz nights to sponsored walks, there are many ways to raise funds to support our work.
You can even click on the purple button below to create your own digital Fundraising pack for Home-Start Bracknell Forest.

If you have any great ideas about fundraising events please contact us on 01344 860 025 or send us an email through our contact us page.

Latest Fundraising News from Home-Start Bracknell Forest

In the section below we have put all of the Fundraising items from Home-Start Bracknell Forest. To view the detail behind a news item; click on the title of the news item or image if one is present, or click on the Read More… link at the end of each summary. The news item will open in a new page.  The later news items are listed on other pages, look down at the bottom of this section if you are looking for older news, or search the website for more information.

Waitrose launches new Home-Start Shopper

Waitrose launches new Home-Start Shopper

Home-Start UK is delighted to team up with Waitrose & Partners to bring you a beautiful reusable shopping bag. The shopper will be on sale in all Waitrose stores for £6, with 10% of profits going to Home-Start UK to support the charity’s work with families who are...

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Hiking for Home-Start

Hiking for Home-Start

Hiking for Home-Start We are delighted to announce that the Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society is partnering with Home-Start Bracknell Forest to help us raise funds to support our vital work in the local community.The Bracknell Islamic Cultural Society said "We...

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Fundraisers, Could you be one?

Fundraisers, Could you be one?

FundraisersCould this be you? This could be you? The Home-Start Hikers Julie, our Administrator, and her friend Neil, decided for their 50th Birthdays in 2017 they would put together a team of people to walk the 3 Peaks Challenge.  If you don’t know what this is, it...

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Lottery Community Fund
Image Bracknell Forest Council