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Latest News and Events from Home-Start Bracknell Forest
In the section below we have put all of the news 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.
Home-Start Bracknell Forest nominated for Kings Award for Voluntary Services
Home-Start Bracknell Forest has been nominated for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK! This incredible honour is thanks to our amazing volunteers, who, alongside our Manager, staff, and Trustees, give...
Meet the Home-Start Heroes running for Bracknell Forest Families!
Simon On Sunday 27th April 2025 Cllr Simon Carter showed his support to the Bracknell Town Mayor by running the virtual London marathon through Bracknell Forest to raise awareness and vital funds for Home-Start Bracknell Forest. After this amazing achievement we...
Recruiting for a Fundraising & Engagement Officer
Be part of our friendly team and make a difference! Home-Start Bracknell Forest is a family support charity committed to improving family life. We believe that every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best start in life. If you have...
We are recruiting a Family Support Co-ordinator
Be part of our friendly team and make a difference! Home-Start Bracknell Forest is a family support charity committed to improving family life. We believe that every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best start in life. If you have...
Home-Start Fundraising Community Hero, Eva!
Meet Eva Eva is our amazing Home-Start Bracknell Forest Community Hero!She's running 12 half marathons in 12 months to raise crucial funds to help Home-Start Bracknell Forest support local vulnerable families with young children.Eva's story "Growing up, I was...
Change a Child’s Future: Donate to Create Lasting Memories this Christmas
The Power of Your Donation At Home-Start Bracknell Forest, we believe that every child deserves to experience the magic of Christmas and the everyday moments that are fundamental to their growth, learning, and exploration. Your donation has the power to change a...
Home-Start’s 30th Anniversary Town Celebration
Join us for our 30th Anniversary celebration In 2023, we proudly celebrate 30 incredible years of Home-Start's unwavering support for our beloved Bracknell Forest families. Throughout these three decades, we've been the guiding light for countless families in our...
John Lewis are Volunteering to Support Our Community
John Lewis are making a Positive Impact in Bracknell Forest In a world that sometimes feels dominated by challenges, it's heartwarming to be reminded of the incredible power of community and kindness. We're excited to share a heartwarming story that recently unfolded,...
Celebrating 30 Years of Support with £30K Fundraising Campaign
To mark our significant 30-year milestone, we are launching an ambitious fundraising campaign with a target of raising £30,000 this year. We are calling on the support and generosity of our community to help us reach this goal. We've been a steadfast pillar of...
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...
Children’s Art Competition
Design Home-Start's 30th Birthday Cake Do you know a creative child with great imagination and a sweet tooth? In celebration of Home-Start's 30th year supporting local Bracknell Forest families with young children, we're inviting children aged 11 years and under to...
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...
Celebrating 30 Years – Send us your memories
2023 marks the 30th year of Home-Start supporting local Bracknell Forest families and delivering positive outcomes for hundreds of families living in our community.To celebrate our 30th anniversary and our amazing community, we are inviting Bracknell Forest to share...
NEW Communication and Language group for 2-4 year olds
We are super excited to share our brand-new FREE communication and language group for early years children; More than Words. If you’re a parent or carer of a child/ren aged 2 – 4 years old and would like support with your child’s communication and language development...
Home-Start Bracknell Forest – Local Family Needs Survey Report 2021
Home-Start Local Family Needs Survey Report 2021 Home-Start Bracknell Forest launched the first annual survey of Bracknell Forest family needs in 2021 as a direct result of our charity seeing year on year, more diverse and varied requests for help, support and...
Home-Start Bracknell Forest announced as Bracknell’s ‘Mayoral Charity of the Year 2021’
We are delighted and overjoyed to be announced as Mayoral Charity of the year 2021 by Bracknell's Town Mayor, Councillor Sanjeev Prasad.We are really looking forward to working with Mr.Mayor over the year to raise much needed funds, awareness and support for...
Maternal Mental Health in Pregnancy and Beyond
During pregnancy and after birth, women may experience a range of mental health difficulties, such as anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or postnatal psychotic disorders. Perinatal illnesses occur during pregnancy and the first year...
Home-Start publish first ever Bracknell Forest Family Needs Questionnaire
Have you heard the saying “it takes a Village to raise a child”? This wonderful saying beautifully captures how an entire community of people are needed in a child’s life for them to learn, experience and grow in a healthy, safe and nurturing environment.It...
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