Home-Start Portsmouth is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support. We help families with practical and confidential support.
Welcome to Home-Start Portsmouth
Home-Start Portsmouth is a voluntary organisation dedicated to promoting the welfare of families with children under the age of 5 in the city.
We offer emotional and practical support through trained home-visiting volunteers, stay and play groups and expert guidance, helping families navigate their most challenging times. The early years make a significant impact and we’re here to help make those years count to ensure no child’s future is limited.
Our volunteers receive training and ongoing support from experienced coordinators who provide guidance and advice throughout their journey.
We ensure each family receives tailored support to achieve the best possible outcomes for their future. This is acheievd through a varitety of projects offering support from pregnancy until school and beyond within the Portsmouth Family Hubs.
Challenges such as postnatal depression, financial difficulties, relocation or multiple births can make an already vulnerable time even harder. We can offer one-to-one support, groups and peer support or signpost you to the right service within the city.
Parenting can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start is here for families when they need it most because childhood can’t wait.
Our Values
At Home-Start Portsmouth our values shape every connection we build with families. We are committed to creating a nurturing, respectful and inclusive environment where children and their support networks feel empowered, valued and able to thrive.
Child and Relationship Centered
We prioritise the wellbeing and development of children by nurturing strong, supportive relationships with families, caregivers and communities. By building trust, collaboration and open communication, we create environments where children feel safe, valued and empowered to flourish alongside their support networks.
Respectful
We recognise that everyone who is involved in Home-Start Portsmouth is unique and we actively listen, communicate thoughtfully and honour diverse perspectives to build trust and understanding.
Compassionate
We approach every interaction with empathy, understanding and kindness, celebrating the uniqueness of each individual we support.
Inclusive
We create an environment at Home-Start Portsmouth where everyone feels welcome, heard, respected and accepted regardless of their differences. We actively welcome and include people from diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences.
Empowering
We enable families to make changes they need to thrive by providing opportunities, resources and guidance. We help families build their skills, confidence and independence, foster growth and self-belief so changes can be sustained.
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Families received 1-1 support in the home and the community from our team of trained volunteers
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Individuals attended courses, ranging from pregnancy up to school age
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families were signposted and supported into services and organisations to best support them
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Individuals attended our free Stay & Play groups located across the city
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Community networking events attended to promote our services to families
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volunteers supporting families at groups and in the home and community
Latest news & events
Summer of Support – WIN £500 Cash in our Summer Raffle!
Summer of Support Raffle Ticket - Home-Start Portsmouth 🏆1st prize: £500 cash (donated by Bernards Estate Agents) 🥈2nd prize: An overnight stay at...
Summer Quiz and Raffle
Join us for a summer edition of the infamous Home-Start Portsmouth quiz nights! Hosted by our incredible volunteers John and Bev, the evening will...
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We work with you to build on your strengths and give you the support you tell us you need.
Ways to volunteer
By volunteering just a few hours a week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community.
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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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