About Home-Start

Established in 1973, Home-Start UK is the UK’s leading family support organisation, working with approximately 31,000 families and 67,000 children each year.

Home-Start Wandsworth became a fully incorporated charity in 2007.

We’re unique

We do what no other family support charity does.

…Voluntary groups like Home-Start getting in at the sharp end the moment a child is born, has to be the way forward. – Rt Hon David Blunkett MP

Focusing on early intervention, we work with young, vulnerable parents in their home to help them build strong, healthy and happy families where they and their children can thrive and ultimately fulfil their full potential within the community and in life.

Everyone has experience of the ups and downs of family life and how hard it can be to know who to turn to for advice. We are passionate about improving the early years for children in our borough. Home-Start’s volunteers are all local parents trained to offer friendship and practical help to young families just when they need it the most. Our aim is to help families achieve strong foundations for a healthy and happy future.

For more information about the history of Home-Start Wandsworth, click here.