Welcome to Home-Start Wessex
For 30 years, we’ve provided family support to local, vulnerable and disadvantaged families with at least one child under five.
In the last year we helped a record number of families with demand continuing to rise.
We are working hard to keep up with this demand and help the local families that need us, but we can’t do this alone. We need the support of the whole community.
Get support
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.
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?
Latest
Littlemoor Top Club Family Hub group opening postponed
Littlemoor Top Club Family Hub group opening postponedDue to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to delay the start of our new group at Littlemoor Top Club Family Hub, Weymouth. We will send an update once we have confirmed a new start date. If you have any questions, please do not…
Over £2000 raised for Home-Start Wessex plane pull
Over £2000 raised for Home-Start Wessex plane pull eventHome-Start Wessex put together an amazing team to take on the challenge of pulling a 35,000kg plane. This incredible feat was achieved in just 35.63 seconds. £2600 was raised in support of the essential work we do to support families in the…
Home-Start Wessex helps record number of families in crisis
Home-Start Wessex reports another record year, supporting over 500 local families in crisis and transforming 1,716 lives With local families continuing to feel the strain, Home-Start Wessex has stepped up to support a record 526 families in crisis, transforming the lives of 1,716 parents and children. This builds on the record…
Double delight as Home-Start Wessex Wins Community Support Awards at BCP and West Dorset Business Awards
Double delight as Home-Start Wessex Wins Community Support Awards at BCP and West Dorset Business AwardsHome-Start Wessex is delighted to have won the Silver Community Support Award at both the BCP Gold Business Awards 2025 and the West Dorset Gold Business Awards 2025 in recognition of its positive impact on…
Home-Start Wessex Wins Community Support Silver at West Dorset Business Awards
Home-Start Wessex Wins Community Support Silver at West Dorset Business AwardsHome-Start Wessex is delighted to have won the Silver Community Support Award at the West Dorset Gold Business Awards 2025 in recognition of its positive impact on the local community. Organised by Marketing West, the West Dorset Business Awards are…
Let’s Talk About Cancer
Let\'s Talk About Cancer - Early Awareness Saves LivesAs busy parents, we don’t always take the time to check although we know how important it is. We have received funding from Action Hampshire and the Communities Against Cancer project to raising awareness among the families of cancer, helping improve early…
Thinking of volunteering?
Thinking of volunteering?We would love you to come in and discuss all things volunteering with a nice cuppa and a biscuit. If you\'re curious and would like to know more, please come in (full details on the poster on this page) and ask questions, get a feel for what we…
24-Hour Boxing Marathon Raises Record-Breaking £10.5k for Home-Start Wessex
24-Hour Boxing Marathon Raises Record-Breaking £10.5k for Home-Start WessexBournemouth-based Holt Recruitment took on an intense 24-hour boxing marathon this May, raising a record-breaking £10,500 for local families charity Home-Start Wessex. Home-Start Wessex offers friendship, practical support and emotional advice to parents in Dorset with at least one child under 5…
Home-Start Wessex Wins Community Support Gold at Weymouth Business Awards
Home-Start Wessex wins Community Support Gold at Weymouth Business AwardsHome-Start Wessex is delighted to have won a Gold Community Support Award at the Weymouth Business Awards 2025 in recognition of its positive impact on the local community. Organised by Marketing West, the Weymouth Business Awards recognise and reward local businesses…
Real Story: Haven Group
Real Family Story: Haven GroupMum and youngest child have been coming to one of our Haven Groups since November. They had recently moved to the area as they had been made homeless. Mum was struggling to find groups suitable for her youngest, who is 4 years old, as he has…