Our Impact

246

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Number Of Families

During the last 12 month we have supported 246 families.

The support was provided via our 1-2-1 volunteer support and our group work.

“I just want to send a massive thank you to Home-Start team. They are amazing. The fact the volunteers give up their time for free to help people like me is so great and life changing.

Volunteers

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84%

Our work relies so much on the dedication and passion of our volunteers. They tell us that 84% of them feel rewarded after a session with the families they support.

My confidence has grown, I feel happy, that from my weekly visits and positive attitude to help them, when support comes to an end, I feel fulfilled and so happy that I have got them to a better place to go forward with their lives.”

Quotes!

A woman with glasses and dreadlocks smiling and waving while sitting at a table with a laptop, holding a teacup, with a plate of bread with jam and a small jar of coffee on the table.

You are such an amazing organisation I wish I could do something to support you like you have for me and my little boy.”

Our Impact

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94%

Outcome Examples

94% of parents reported ‘improved mental health’ after experiencing early intervention support from our volunteers and coordinators.

(Last years score - 93%)

I am having the opportunity to engage more with my kids now and I am able to attend groups more than before.”

Outcome Example

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91%

91% of parents report having experienced an improvement in their level of isolation and loneliness.

(Last years score - 85%)

“We had a really positive experience. It has built my confidence. My mental health has improved a lot.”

Quotes!

A woman with red hair sitting on a sofa with two young children, one holding a tablet and the other sitting on her lap, in a cozy living room.

The support has been life saving, I feel like I have a life now. My daughter came home on oxygen and she was really unwell. I now feel more confident and able to cope. The year went really fast, but the support was so important.”

Our Impact Volunteers

Recent feedback from volunteers has been incredible powerful. Their support and dedication to the individuals and families they support continues to make significant changes to those who seek support from Home-Start.

Volunteers Say

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100%

100% of volunteers said they feel they make a positive impact on beneficiaries.

“Volunteering with Home-Start has enabled me to give structure to my life post retirement. I feel like a valuable member of society I have really enjoyed utilising the people skills that I have gained in my professional life in supporting and helping others.”

Volunteers Say

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94%

94% of volunteer rate the services of Home-Start as Good or Excellent.

“Pleased and satisfied that I am able to be of the smallest help and support to someone who has no support network or family support available.”

Our Impact Reports