by Liz Perkins | Jan 7, 2021 | Front Page, Fundraising, News
Izzy, our star baker, who baked cupcakes and sold them in the run up to Christmas to raise money for St. Peter’s hospital and for Home-Start Runnymede & Woking was this week featured in the Woking News & Mail for her efforts. Once again – WELL...
by Liz Perkins | Dec 1, 2020 | Families, News
There’s nothing worse than feeling alone Many parents struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation. You don’t need to physically alone to feel loneliness either. The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have launched a campaign to...
by Liz Perkins | Nov 24, 2020 | Front Page, Fundraising, News
Izzy’s great idea that resulted in £550 for Home-Start! She wanted to do something to raise money for the NHS and for Home-Start so she decided to make and sell cupcakes. She initially aimed to raise £100 to share between the two charities, half...
by Liz Perkins | Nov 19, 2020 | News
The voice of families, volunteers and staff This video highlights exactly what Home-Start schemes across the country do. It is in the words of children, parents, referers, volunteers and Home-Start staff. It is a really powerful message. Have a watch –...
by Liz Perkins | Oct 12, 2020 | News, resources
A food sharing app for your community Have you come across OLIO? It is a way of linking neighbours and local businesses to share food that would otherwise be wasted thus reducing food waste and helping people at the same time. It is completely free and operates...