We’re there for parents when they need us the most, because childhood can’t wait.

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Because childhood can't wait

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited

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How we work with you

Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support, without judgement

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Why Volunteer

Home-Start's team of trained volunteers make sure a child's early years count. By volunteering a few hours each week, you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community

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Volunteering

Volunteers are central to the work of Home-Start. They provide invaluable friendship, emotional and practical support to parents in need.

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About Us

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can't wait

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The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so that no child's future is limited.

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How we work with you

Being a parent can be lonely, frustrating and overwhelming. Home-Start volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support

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Making a difference in Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex

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Welcome to Home-Start Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex

We are a local independent charity offering friendship, advice and practical support to families who live in Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex area. We help parents, with a child under 5, discover or rediscover the joy of parenting. We are self funded and governed but work in partnership with Home-Start UK.

Home-Start is one of the leading family support charities in the UK.

At the heart of Home-Start Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex’s work is home visiting volunteer support.

Our volunteers help families with young children deal with the challenges they face. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children

Families struggling with post-natal depression, isolation, physical health problems, bereavement and many other issues receive the support of a volunteer who will spend around two hours a week in a family’s home supporting them in the ways they need.

Looking for the news? we have the latest news at the bottom of this page and for all news and events please visit our news page

Get Support

We work with you to build on your strength and give you the support you tell us you need.

Ways to Volunteer

By volunteering a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in the community.

Why fundraise for us?

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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Latest News from Home-Start Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex

Below here we have the last three news items published by Home-Start Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex . To open an item, click on the title, image (if one is present), or the read more link.

To see all of the news go to this page: News

CHAMS Fashion Show 2025

CHAMS Fashion Show 2025

Save the date - our fashion show is back in 2025 We are pleased to announce that after this year’s successful event, that we have booked in another Colours Fashion show for 2025 – save the date. More information to follow in the new year. Wednesday 19th March 2025 @...

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Christmas Appeal 2024

Christmas Appeal 2024

Help us to bring more magic moments to local families this Christmas by supporting our Christmas Appeal Help us to support local families in need this Christmas - your vital support will make a real difference to local families who are experiencing difficulties. Ways...

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Volunteers Needed 2025

Volunteers Needed 2025

Have you ever thought about the benefits of volunteering? Volunteers needed!   We are currently recruiting for Home Visiting Volunteers for our February / March 2025 and our October / November 2025 pre courses – spaces are limited. To apply, please send us a...

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Skydive in 2025

Skydive in 2025

Are you looking to make 2025 the year you do something a bit different? - why not take a leap into an exciting challenge and book a SKYDIVE! Reach new highs and skydive for Home-Start CHAMS choosing from two locations: Kent or Salisbury.   To book your place for...

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We are a registered charity supporting local families to give their children the best start in life.

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Thank you very much to Co-op Tilgate Parade for their kind donation of £100!A great start to the year. Local support such as this is so important - not only do the funds support the work we do locally, but it also helps to raise our profile.Do you know of any other local businesses who may be able to support us in 2025? Every bit of support goes a long way.Thank you @coopuk#fundraising #HomeStartCHAMS #crawley #donations #horsham #midsussex ##heartofcrawley ... See MoreSee Less
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We hope everyone had a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas break! We are back up and running here at Home-Start CHAMS. Our offices are open, and our wonderful parent/carer groups are open again from next week. Our groups cover Crawley, Horsham and Burgess Hill.Please visit our website to see what groups we have running, when and where; homestartchams.org.uk/groups/#crawley #horsham #midsussex #burgesshill #parents #parenting #baby #parentinggroup #charity #HomeStartCHAMS #multiplebirths ... See MoreSee Less
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Supported by

The Three Oaks Trust
Crawley Borough Council
Horsham District Council
Sussex Community Foundation
Sussex Community Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation