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Volunteers’ Week
We welcomed three new volunteers to our volunteer team on the 6th June. We also shared a lovely lunch with many of our long-term volunteers as a way of celebrating Volunteers' Week 2023. Our volunteers are an essential part of the work that we do to support local...
Family Group trip to Dell Quay
On Tuesday, families who attend the Wednesday Family Group took part in a trip to Dell Quay, lead by the Chichester Harbour Conservancy. We went for a walk along the harbour wall, past the famous Pink Boat, and enjoyed looking out at all the boats that were left in...
Storytelling with Luke
On Wednesday we were joined for the day by local actor and theatre teacher, Luke Osborne. In the morning, Luke led a group of volunteers in exploring ways to make their storytelling using children’s books engaging to even the most reluctant of listeners. He shared...
Job opportunity at Home-Start Chichester and District
We are recruiting a manager role at Home-Start Chichester. 20 hours per week: Salary £28,672 – £31,346 pro rata plus contributory pension. Proposed Start Date: May 2021. You will be responsible for providing leadership in raising the profile of Home-Start Chichester and District and expanding services, as well as managing the small staff team of 3 coordinators and 2 administrators. You will report to the Board of Trustees. Contact us to find out more.
Give a Little Love
Families are running on empty. The pandemic has been toughest on those already struggling. But we’ve also seen communities coming together. We want to keep that spirit of generosity alive by encouraging everyone to give a little love this Christmas and give their...
Capturing the spirit of generosity in our communities
A new partnership launched today between Home-Start, FareShare, John Lewis and Waitrose aims to create an outpouring of kindness to help Britain’s struggling families this Christmas. This festive season is sure to be one like no other. Parenthood is challenging enough...
Home-Start support during the COVID-19 pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a stressful time for families and children, coping with changes to daily life and school. Home-Start Chichester and District is still here for you and your family. We can offer support in a variety of ways. Although things are a little...
Bags of Fun for Families
Families receive 'bags of fun' in lockdown We were fortunate enough to receive a generous donation from the local branch of Irwin Mitchell. We used this donation to directly support families during the coronavirus lockdown. We provided all our families with these...
Volunteering Week
It's Volunteers' Week 1-7 June and here at Home-Start Chichester and District we'd like to extend a massive thank you to all of our volunteers who give their time and energy to support families and children in the Chichester District. Below is what three of our...
Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June 2020
Home-Start Chichester & District
Sources of support during the coronavirus pandemic
Sources of support during the coronavirus pandemic Active Sussex - ideas for staying while at home Chichester District Council Government advice on social distancing Worried about the safety of a child? - West Sussex safeguarding children partnership West Sussex...
Coronavirus Update
Staff at Home-Start Chichester & District are now working from home during the coronavirus outbreak. However they are still available and can access their emails and will be supporting families and volunteers over the phone during the next few weeks. We are...
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