Posted on: July 12, 2023
Home-Start celebrates its 50th anniversary nationwide this year, and Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan have been integral to the community of Greater Manchester since 1999. We asked Kathryn Eckersley, managing director of H-S TSW, a bit about the charity.
What do you do in or around Manchester?
At the heart of our charity is the belief that parents have a key role in creating a secure and happy environment for their children. Sometimes parents need a bit of help, which is where Home-Start comes in. Our families are regularly visited in their own homes by our trained army of volunteers; all have had experience of parenting and appreciate how hard it can be. We support over 250 vulnerable families a year, in 3 of the 10 local authority areas of Greater Manchester, Trafford, Salford & Wigan.
How long have you been going?
We have been in operation locally for 23 years, starting in 1999. The Home-Start movement nationally started in 1973 and is celebrating 50 yrs this year!
What has been the greatest reward since being with the charity?
HS: Hearing first hand from families, how Home-Start support can be life changing, for example one mum recovering from an abusive relationship said, “Home-Start has helped me to get ready to face the world again…they helped me through isolation and helped me to stay strong”
How can people get involved?
HS: To become a Home-Start home visiting volunteer, please visit our website to find out more: https://hsts.org.uk/volunteer
Are there any big things happening within your charity in the next month you’d like to shout about?
Next week we will be launching our summer raffle! We have some fab prizes, including an England shirt, signed by Lioness and Manchester City player, Alex Greenwood, vouchers for Centre Parcs, and some champagne! Tickets are £1, and all money raised will go towards our family support work – keep an eye on our socials to get involved – CLICK HERE TO ENTER.
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