HomestartSWDev

Supporting families with a child under 18 in Plymouth, South Hams, Torbay and West Devon. Helping parents to build better lives for their children.

[Home-Start Sutton @HSSuttonSurrey]

The new season of @MaskedSingerUK starts on 2nd January at 7pm and we are super excited to be part of @homestartuk's #BehindtheMask campaign, raising awareness of what we do and showing it's ok to ask for help.

#FamilySupport
#TheMaskedSinger

[Livewell Workplace Health (Wellbeing at Work) @wellbeing_work]

@HomestartSWDev
Steptember Case study is now LIVE!. Susie and Claire WON the Wellbeing Champions award this year, have a read to see what they got up to during the month of September
https://t.co/7MbsUcYPel

@activedevon @plymotion @livewellsw @plymouthcc @PHPlymouth

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

Our Scheme Manager Zoe went to visit the Saltash store of @waitrose yesterday and met up with Sophie to talk about the new partnership. The campaign 'Give a little love' has been rolled out throughout the store, Doesn't it look great! Lots of lovely merchandise too. 😍❤️❤️

[Waitrose & Partners @waitrose]

To #GiveALittleLove, text ‘LOVE’ to 70640 to donate £3 to @FareShareUK and @HomeStartUK and @jlandpartners and @waitrose will match it. Donations will be matched up to £2 million, divided equally between both charities (minus platform charges). T&Cs apply: https://t.co/ov94rzTuyM

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

We’ve registered with easyfundraising, a great site where you can raise money for Home-Start South and West Devon with your everyday online shopping.

We want to raise as much as possible so please sign up and help us at:

https://t.co/2ZxXv39rTJ

[Kirstie Allsopp @KirstieMAllsopp]

It’s a tradition on L,L,L to stop for 5 mins to watch the #johnlewischristmasadvert but this year was special, for a while now I’ve been supporting the work of @homestartuk and seeing their logo at the end of the ad was 😀Bless you @jlandpartners #GiveALittleLove

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

We are so excited with our new partnership and to be included in the advert.

[Peter Grigg @pgrigg]

so exciting to finally see the launch of the @waitrose @jlandpartners Christmas advert! #GiveALittleLove such a brilliant message for these times. Brilliant that this campaign is getting behind families with @homestartuk and @FareShareUK - thank you :)

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

Did you know... That we now support families with a child up to 18. We are offering remote support during Covid 19 at a time when families really need it.

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

What does it take to become a volunteer with us??
Do you have parenting experience?
Are you a good listener?
Are you Non judgemental?
If you can answer Yes to these questions then why not contact us to find out more about being a Homestart volunteer? E: [email protected]

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

Do you want a career that involves supporting Families? Many of our previous volunteers are doing just that, after gaining experience volunteering with us, its a great stepping stone into the career that you want. Our next preparation course starts in Jan via Zoom. DM us for info

[We Are South Devon @wearesouthdevon]

Torbay Council working to provide food poverty resilience https://t.co/yqqFCfycMe
#WASDNews #Devon #SouthDevon #News #Community #Local

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

Do you have Marketing and Social Media Experience and would like to help a parent support charity. We are looking for a Trustee who can help us with this. If you are interested please get in touch, either by DM or Email [email protected]

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

We are looking for volunteers to support families remotely. Do you have 2 hours to spare per week to be a non-judgemental listening ear for someone who needs it?
Our New Volunteer Preparation course starts in January and will be ran via Zoom. DM or email [email protected]

[Peter Grigg @pgrigg]

Fantastic to have met @dianabarran today to talk about @homestartuk and the impact that @DCMS #loneliness funding has had for families during the pandemic. Particular thanks to @homestart_rkh for hosting and bringing along amazing staff, volunteers, mums and even a baby :)

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

Did you know.......?
We offer parent support in the following areas;
Plymouth, Torbay, South Hams (Totnes, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge & Dartmouth), West Devon
So if you are a parent living in one of these areas and are finding life tough, we can help ❤️.
DM us for more information

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

We are delighted that we have been awarded 45k from the National Lottery Community Fund which will enable us to continue to offer our one-to-one and group remote support to families with a child under 18 across South and West Devon.

[HomeStartWestLothian @HomeStartWL]

#MondayMotivation
AS one of our volunteers recently said 'It doesn't cost to care.
Have a great week.

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

Are you experienced in Marketing and willing to give some time to help a charity? We are looking for a new volunteer Trustee who can help to advertise our valuable service. Contact us at [email protected] if you would like to help.

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

#LetsTalkLoneliness
As part of the Government’s £750m support package for charities,we have been awarded funding to tackle loneliness.
Home-Starts all over the country are working hard to link our wonderful volunteers to parents struggling with loneliness. @homestartuk @DCMS

[HomestartSWDev @HomestartSWDev]

Our new Digital Volunteer Prep course begins on 16th September for 4 weeks. Contact us if you would like to know more at [email protected]