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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Making a difference in Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex

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Period: 2023 – 2024

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

Recruiting: Family and Volunteer Co-ordinator

Recruiting: Family and Volunteer Co-ordinator

This is a rare opportunity to join our fantastic team! If you are passionate about making a difference to local parents and their young children – read on… Due to the growth of our scheme, Home-Start Crawley, Horsham and Mid-Sussex are looking to recruit: Family &...

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CHAMS Fashion Show 2026

CHAMS Fashion Show 2026

Get your tickets now - our fashion show is back! We are pleased to announce that after our last successful fashion show event, that we have booked in another Colours Fashion show for March 2026. Join us for a fun evening and help us raise funds by purchasing beautiful...

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Crawley Town FC shirt

Crawley Town FC shirt

Win a Signed Crawley Town FC Shirt We are very excited to announce that Crawley Town FC player, Jeremy Kelly (No. 19) has donated one of his Crawley Town shirts - signed by the first team squad.  Please visit our Facebook page here for full details on how to make your...

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Volunteer Voices

Volunteer Voices

Hear from our Volunteers Have you ever wondered what it is like to volunteer for us at Home-Start? Have questions regarding what home visiting volunteering looks like? Hear from two of our Volunteers, Hazel and Rebecca, with their personal take on their volunteering...

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SGN Support

SGN Support

Support offered via SGN We have been working with SGN to offer our families extra support - this is the information which accompanies any of the Co2 alarms you may have already been given by one of our Group workers, Family Coordinators or one of our Volunteers....

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

3 days ago

A huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers for the time, kindness and support you give to local families. Your dedication makes a real difference in our community, and we simply couldn't do what we do without you.Volunteering is not only an opportunity to help others, but also a chance to gain valuable knowledge, develop new skills, build confidence, make friendships and gain rewarding experience, all while knowing you're making a positive impact on the lives of children and families.If you've ever thought about volunteering, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you'd like to support families through home visiting or help at one of our groups, please visit our website to find out more about our volunteering opportunities.Thank you to every one of our volunteers – you are truly appreciated. 💚homestartchams.org.uk/volunteer/#homestartchams #crawley #horsham #midsussex #volunteering ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

Last year, thanks to our amazing 73 volunteers and 7 dedicated trustees, we were able to support 314 children in 245 families providing one-to-one support to 73 families. This is an amazing achievement, only made possible due to our incredible network of volunteers! Thank you.#VolunteersWeek #volunteering #HomeStartCHAMS #crawley #horsham #midsussexTo see the full impact report - click here: homestartchams.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Impact-Report-2025-2026.pdf ... See MoreSee Less
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7 days ago

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge thank you to all our amazing Home-Start CHAMS volunteers and trustees.Your time, dedication, compassion, and support make a real difference to families across our community every day. Whether you're supporting families directly or helping guide and strengthen our charity as a trustee, your contribution is invaluable.Thank you for everything you do – this week, and all year round. 💚 #VolunteersWeek #ThankYou #HomeStartCHAMS ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

We would like to say a huge thank you to Horsham District Council for our recent community grant award, helping us at Home-Start CHAMS to support local families in need across Horsham.This funding will make a real difference in helping us continue to provide our vital home-visiting support service and local parent and child groups, including our Little Starters groups for parents and children under 3, as well as support for families with multiple birth children under the age of 3.Alyson Smith, Business & Fundraising Manager at Home-Start CHAMS, said:"We are incredibly grateful to Horsham District Council for their support. Grants like this mean so much to our charity and the families we work alongside every day. This funding will help us continue providing essential support, connection, and reassurance to local parents with young children when they need it most."Thank you for supporting local families Horsham District Council#CommunitySupport #HomeStartCHAMS #HorshamDistrictCouncil #FamilySupport ... See MoreSee Less
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Supported by

The Three Oaks Trust
Crawley Borough Council
Sussex Community Foundation
The Three Oaks Trust
Sussex Community Foundation
haywards heath town council