Home-Start Essex

🎄✨ As of 1pm today, Home-Start Essex is officially closed for the Christmas break and will reopen on Tuesday, 2nd January 2025. We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who makes what we do possible – our amazing volunteers, generous supporters, funders, donors, charity partners, and everyone who believes in our mission to help families and give children the best possible start in life. 💙 Your kindness and dedication have transformed lives this year, and we couldn’t do it without you. Wishing you all a joyful Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. See you in 2025! 🌟 #HomeStartEssex #ThankYou #SupportingFamilies #BestStartInLife

Huge congratulations to Margaret, who was presented with a certificate and gift to mark an absolutely incredible 25 years of volunteering with Home-Start Essex! Your dedication and kindness have touched so many lives — thank you for everything you do We’d also like to thank Seymour House Day Nursery Schools for their wonderful support and for sharing staff member Hannah with us as a volunteer at our Maldon Family Support Group. We’re sad to say goodbye as Hannah moves on, but we’re so grateful for all her hard work. Home-Start UK #seymourhouse #volunteering #volunteersrock

Thank You, Seymour House Day Nursery Schools! On behalf of everyone at Home-Start Essex, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Seymour House Nursery Parents and the incredible staff team behind this initiative, for the overwhelming donation of shoeboxes filled with thoughtful gifts. There were so many gifts that our cars were overflowing - what an amazing sight! These donations will go directly to families in our local community, many of whom are facing extreme poverty, living in temporary accommodation, or struggling with health issues and isolation. Your generosity will truly brighten up Christmas for countless children and families who might otherwise go without. Our staff team will be delivering these gifts during home visits and at family groups, ensuring they reach those who need them most. We wish we could capture the joy and gratitude on the faces of the recipients to share with you all, it’s truly magical. Your kindness and compassion are deeply appreciated, and we are so grateful for your support. #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #BrighteningChristmas #HomeStartEssex #seymourhousenurseries Home-Start UK

🌟 We’re Proud to Be Part of the 1 Million Minutes Campaign! 🌟 At Home-Start Essex, we are proud members of the Home-Start UK network, working together to combat loneliness and provide vital support to families. The 1 Million Minutes campaign, supported by ITV’s Good Morning Britain, encourages people to pledge their time to help those facing isolation. Loneliness affects families across Essex, and now more than ever, we urgently need volunteers to make a difference. Whether you have an hour, a day, or more, your time could bring meaningful support to families struggling with challenges like isolation, mental health, or financial hardship. 💬 How You Can Help: Pledge your time through the campaign or get in touch with us directly. Even a small act of kindness can have a life-changing impact. Go to our website for more - www.home-startessex.org.uk Join us in creating a brighter future for families in Essex. Let’s work together to combat loneliness - one minute, one connection, one family at a time. #1MillionMinutes #HomeStartEssex #VolunteerWithUs #CombatLoneliness #MakeADifference GMTV

🎄 Yesterday was a truly special day for all of us at Home-Start Essex as we took delivery of the incredible Christmas gifts generously donated through WE Talent 🎁 We’re absolutely delighted and deeply moved by the kindness shown. The quality and quantity of the donations was absolutely outstanding. Thanks to this generosity, every vulnerable child we support will receive a gift this Christmas💜 In challenging times, your support makes an even greater impact. Each gift will bring joy and hope to children and families who need it most this festive season. A heartfelt thank you to WE Talent and everyone who contributed to making this happen. Your generosity ensures every child we support feels the magic of Christmas. You are all stars🌟. #Charity #Christmas #MakingADifference #CommunitySupport Alphasense ARU Writtle Abi Knowles (and friend) Cunningtons LLP Cartwright Pension Trusts CBHC Limited WESolutions Paper Station at The Old Forge Ingatestone.

🎄 Join Home-Start Essex’s Charity Christmas Jumper Day! 🎄 Help us spread warmth and joy this Christmas by taking part in our festive fundraiser to support Essex families in need! It’s easy to get involved: 👕 Step 1: Pick your favourite Christmas jumper 💷 Step 2: Donate £1 (or more if you can!) to help vulnerable families across Essex. 👨👩👧👦 Step 3: Spread the word - let’s get schools, nurseries, businesses, shops, and individuals across the County involved! Choose any day in December to host your Christmas Jumper Day! Every pound raised goes directly towards essential support for local families, from providing basic necessities to in-home and mental health support. Sign up today to receive your welcome pack! 👉Email us - fundraising@home-startessex.org.uk and together we’ll make this season brighter for those who need it most✨ #ChristmasJumperDay #WarmHeartsBrightFutures #SupportEssexFamilies #homestartessex

Great photo! 📸 We’re so grateful to have Nursery Kitchen as a charity partner, especially now when demand for our services has soared. With more families needing our support than ever, having people behind us makes all the difference. Thank you, Nursery Kitchen, for helping us be there for families when they need it most! 🧡 #StrongerTogether #HomeStartEssex

We’re thrilled to officially partner with Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis, a long-time supporter who has generously contributed over the years, is now an official charity partner! Their ongoing support will make a tremendous impact as demand for our services continues to grow - over 1,000 families referred last year alone, with a 13% increase from the previous year. Together, we’re stronger in our mission to support families across Essex, and we’re grateful for partners like Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis who share our commitment to creating a brighter future for children and families. Thank you for believing in us. #TogetherStronger #CommunitySupport Home-Start UK

🌟 It’s #TrusteesWeek! 🌟 A special time to honour the remarkable dedication of Trustees across the UK, and we’re incredibly proud to celebrate the impact of our own Trustees here at Home-Start Essex. Trustees play a crucial role in guiding charities with their expertise, insight, and commitment, and we’re grateful to ours for the wisdom and heart they bring to every decision. They volunteer their time, balancing their own commitments, to help us fulfil our mission to give every child the best possible start in life and the opportunity to thrive. Their extensive knowledge, unwavering moral compass, and collaborative spirit ensure that Home-Start Essex continues to grow, adapt, and provide life-changing support to families in our community. Thank you to each and every Trustee - not only here at Home-Start Essex but across the UK. This week, we celebrate the nearly one million trustees who dedicate their time to making a difference. Find out more about Trustees’ Week at www.trusteesweek.org. #TrusteesWeek2024 #ThankYouTrustees #HomeStartEssex #CommunitySupport Home-Start UK

🎁 We are excited to share that Home-Start Essex has received a wonderful donation of PLAYMOBIL toys as Christmas gifts for local families we support! These toys will bring joy and creativity to children, offering opportunities for imaginative play and strengthening family connections during the festive season. We believe in the importance of play for learning and development, and these gifts will help create lasting memories for families. A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors for helping us brighten what can often be a difficult time, financially and emotionally for local families. Together, we are making a meaningful impact! #CommunitySupport #PlayMatters #HomeStartEssex #FamilyWellbeing #ChristmasJoy