We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.
Supporting parents with young children
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The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited
We are Hiring! Group Worker, part time / term time only. Click here to find out more…
Making a difference in the Cotswolds
Number of Children Supported
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Volunteers Supporting Families
Number of Children Supported
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Volunteers Supporting Families
Period: 2024 – 2025
Welcome to Home-Start Cotswolds
Our trained volunteers are parents so they understand how hard it can be to bring up young children. They visit families every week, working alongside parents, in their own homes, to help them through the problems they are facing. We also run groups in various locations across the region (see Family Support in menu bar above for more information).
Each year Home-Start Cotswolds aims to support at least 60 families with home visiting support. We also hold groups for parents and we aim to run 10 of these, at various locations across the district.
While we are a locally-focused and locally-run charity, we are part of a network of Home-Start schemes across the UK.
Please browse our website to see if we can help you and your family. But if you would rather speak to someone from Home-Start Cotswolds please call us on 01285 885391 or send us a message on our Contact Us page.
Get Support
We work with you to build on your strengths and provide the support you tell us you need.
Ways to Volunteer
By volunteering for just a few hours each week, you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.
Why fundraise for us?
A child’s earliest years are the most important. Home-Start wants to make sure those years count. Can you help us?
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Latest News from Home-Start Cotswolds
Below here we have the last three news items published by Home-Start Cotswolds. The latest information is at the top left of the section below, with older information to the right and down the page. To open an item, click on the title, image (if one is present), or the read more link.
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We are hiring: Group Worker
We're looking for a part time Group Worker to join our team, starting in September. Below you'll find the advert and links to our application pack, including our application form. If you'd like to know anything more about the role please don't hesitate to get in...
Front page of the Standard
Our Cotswold Way walkers made the front page of the Wilts & Glos Standard this week. Our team of four staff completed their walking challenge, covering 300km between them along the Cotswold Way on the weekend of 13th June. The event was organised by Ultra...
Our AGM
Thank you to everyone who came along to our AGM. Despite the hot weather, we had a great turnout and a wonderful mix of volunteers, staff, trustees, funders and local supporters. We heard from our Chair of Trustees, Richard Waller, who gave an overview of the year...
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