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Home-Start Chichester & District is a family support charity that helps parents build better lives for their children.

The first Home-Start was established in Leicester in 1973 by Margaret Harrison CBE. The Home-Start network supports families across the UK and in British Forces bases in Germany and Cyprus. Local Home-Starts are supported in their work by Home-Start UK.

10/11/2026

It’s ! The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contribution made by trustees for their charities and recognise the difference they make.
A very big thank you to our board of Trustees for all of your time and hard work.
Plus a shout out to Trustees across the whole Home-Start network - you are amazing!

05/11/2026

Parenting can be challenging for a whole host of reasons. If you or someone you know are having a difficult time, remember we can offer support.

https://home-startchichester.org.uk/referrals-new/

02/11/2026

We are delighted to welcome Her Grace, the Duchess of Richmond as our new Patron.
Her Grace commented: “I am delighted to be the patron of Home Start Chichester & District, a charity whose work I have admired for many years. As a parent and counsellor, I am very aware of the many challenges young families face in this busy and complex world. Support such as that offered by Home-Start has never been more important or urgent. As we know, childhood can't wait.
The Duchess of Richmond is active in running the Goodwood Estate and is the current president of Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) - the combined charity of CBUK and Winston’s Wish.

29/10/2026

28/10/2026

📚 A special storytime event for military families!
Military charity Reading Force is delighted to invite military families to a special event with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Sam Usher at Royal Navy Museums, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
📅 Sunday 15 November 2026
⏰ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
📍 Royal Marines Experience, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Join Sam for a special reading, watch him draw live, and let the children have a go at drawing too!
🎁 Every child attending will receive a free book by Sam Usher and a Reading Force scrapbook to take home.
The event is particularly suited to children aged 3–7, although children of all ages are welcome.
🎟️ FREE for military families, with just 75 spaces available!
The event is open to serving, veteran, reserve, bereaved and divorced military families. All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Find out more and book your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reading-force-and-sam-usher-at-portsmouth-historic-dockyard-tickets-2003186334250?aff=erelpanelorg

27/10/2026

Pumpkin craft activities at our family stay and play groups during half term this week. Happy Halloween!

www.home-startchichester.org.uk

26/10/2026

Congratulations to all the new volunteers who have completed our latest Volunteer Prep course!
Some of them are pictured here with Coordinator, Claire and Manager Lois Rowlands; all are now ready to start supporting local families in their homes and at our family groups.

If you're interested in making a difference and can spare a few hours a week to help, please click on the link to find out more.

https://home-startchichester.org.uk/volunteering/

20/10/2026

Local dignitaries, funders, council representatives and community partners, along with trustees, staff and volunteers gathered for our annual review at our recent Together for Families event. Local MP Jess Brown-Fuller reinforced the importance of community, connection and working together. Manager, Lois Rowlands and Chair, John Nash shared highlights of our wide ranging support provided to families over the past year

30/09/2026

Play is crucial for young children but it doesn't have to be complicated! Everything is an adventure to them - so get out your pots and pans, lay down a blanket, poor out some rice/pasta/shedded paper or sand and let them experiment!

www.home-startchichester.org.uk

29/09/2026

Are you thinking ahead to new adventures in 2027?

Volunteering can be a powerfully fulfilling step to take, supporting local families will make a difference to your community.

For more information visit https://home-startchichester.org.uk/volunteering/

Address

Chichester
PO197AB

Telephone

+44 1243 773477

Website

http://www.home-startchichester.org.uk/

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