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 looking for new volunteers to start training in January 2026! Click here to find out more…
Making a difference in the Cotswolds
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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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Volunteering opportunities: Information Morning Thurs 20th November
Join us next Thursday (20th November 2025) to hear all about volunteering with us! We'll have staff and a current volunteer on hand to answer any of your questions about our home visiting volunteer role. We're looking for volunteers to join us who have parenting...
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!
Last week we held our 20th anniversary celebration at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester. We were fortunate enough to be joined by current and former volunteers, trustees, staff, supporters and funders, bringing everyone together to celebrate and reflect on the last...
Golf Day donation!
We were delighted to receive a very generous donation from a recent charity golf day held at Cirencester Golf Club, organised by Guy Montezuma. Guy generously organised the golf day to support three charities, including the DGH Vallejee Foundation that Guy is part...
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