News & Events
Supporters’ Guide
We're so delighted to present our Supporters' Guide for 2026/2027! Our simple pack gives an overview of the importance of the work we do in the district and how you - whether you're an individual, club, school or local business - can get involved. There's ideas on...
Spring Newsletter
Winter Wonderland! Well we really ended the year with a bang, so much activity and so much support from our partners! The team at John Lewis & Partners kindly donated funds enabling us to provide Weaning Packs for families of young children; complete with hand...
Generous support for military families from the AFCF
Home-Start Chichester & District were delighted to have been awarded £28,000 from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to support Armed Forces families who have been newly relocated into the area. Home-Start Chichester & District will be running a family group near...
Fabulous Christmas at Home-Start!
We've had a fabulous lead up to Christmas this year! The support from The Media People has been invaluable to us, enabling us to put on two wonderful Christmas parties, with soft play and equipment for small world play and a visit from Father Christmas. We were also...
Seven new volunteers at Home-Start Chichester and District
We were pleased to welcome seven new wonderful volunteers to our amazing volunteer team. The volunteers have taken part in a seven week preparation course, which covers all aspects of volunteering with Home-Start; we discussed how to support and understand the needs...
High Sheriff of West Sussex visits Home-Start
High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr Tim Fooks, visited Home-Start Chichester & District families at local group Home-Start Chichester & District were delighted to welcome Dr Tim Fooks to their Chichester family group session where he took the time to chat with...
Impact Report 2024-2025
Our 2024/2025 Impact Review offers a look at the work we've undertaken, our achievements, the voice of our families and a thank you to our partners who have supported us along the way. Because Childhood Can't Wait
September 2026 – Newsletter
Summer of Fun! We’ve had an incredibly busy summer with our families, providing a range of opportunities for them to experience new things, a chance to learn and to build friendships and confidence. Thanks to the support of the team at Chichester Harbour Conservancy,...
Trip to Beaky’s Forest!
Home-Start families enjoyed a wonderful trip to Dell Quay to explore Beaky’s forest on the 15th of May 2025. The event was kindly funded by the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Education Centre. This connection is well established, and we have been fortunate enough to...
Newsletter – May 2025
Spring has Sprung! Last month we held several Easter-themed family events: one in Chichester Bishops Palace Gardens – a secret gem, right in the heart of the city—and another to support the families in the north of the district. We were blessed with gorgeous, sunny...
Five new volunteers join Home-Start Chichester & District
We welcomed five new volunteers to our fantastic volunteer team this week The volunteers took part in a seven week preparation course which covered all aspects of volunteering with Home-Start. We looked at the history and ethos of Home-Start, listening skills, how...
Chichester City Council recognises the work of Home-Start
On 6th February, Home-Start Chichester & District was honoured to be awarded a Community Award by Chichester City Council. Councillor Judy Gershater read the citation for the Community Award on behalf of the Council, highlighting the important work that Home-Start...
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