Home-Start Nottingham

"It's not about being good at art — it's about art being good for you."

This Volunteer Week, we're celebrating our incredible volunteers and the creativity, connection, and joy they bring to our community every day. 🎨💜

A huge thank you to Till Pots for helping us mark the occasion and supporting our wonderful volunteers.

Please join us for outdoor adventure and hands-on nature activities.

Activities are aimed at under 8's but older siblings are welcome.

Each session is only £5 per family.

To book a place please email Catherine on [email protected] as soon as possible.

Thank you to ALL of our volunteers for everything you do for Home-Start Nottingham, you are all amazing. We couldn't support the families without you.

If anyone knows anyone who may be interested in volunteering please ask them to contact us by emailing [email protected] for information.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to try something new—this is it.

Maybe you’re looking to build your confidence, explore a new direction, or work towards something meaningful and rewarding. Or perhaps you simply want to do something that genuinely changes lives and makes a real difference for families in your community.

The time is now to get in touch and request your application pack in time for our next preparation course!

Our preparation course is a fantastic opportunity to learn, reflect, and share your own experiences. We learn together, support one another, and grow as a team.

If you can spare a couple of hours a week and would like to become a home-visiting volunteer, you could make a huge difference.

Get in touch today to request your application pack and take the first step.

If you live in the Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe or Ashfield areas of Nottingham and would be interested in FREE baby massage sessions please contact Gail on [email protected] to book a place.

🌱 There are lots of ideas about what volunteering involves, and sometimes these can stop people from taking the first step.

We want to take a moment to gently clear a few things up.

Volunteering with us isn’t about being perfect or having lots of experience — it’s about being willing to listen, learn, and support families in a meaningful way.

Whether you have a couple of hours a week or a bit more time to give, there are different ways to get involved and grow your skills along the way.

Take a look at some common myths and the real facts about volunteering with us… 🌸

🌱 Growing Together This June 🌸

This June, we will be starting our next Preparation Course — a supportive and practical programme designed to help volunteers feel confident, prepared, and ready to support families.

Like a seed growing into a strong and flourishing plant, this course is all about nurturing your skills, building confidence, and helping you develop the tools you need to make a real difference in the lives of families.

Our Preparation Course will help you:
🌿 Understand the role of supporting families in a safe, meaningful way
🌿 Build confidence in listening, communication, and relationship-building
🌿 Learn practical skills to support parents through everyday challenges
🌿 Connect with others who share the same passion for helping families thrive

We are keen to hear from people who are:
🌼 Warm, caring, and non-judgemental
🌼 Good listeners who are open to learning
🌼 Reliable, patient, and supportive
🌼 Passionate about making a positive difference in their community

Now is the perfect time to reach out if you’ve ever thought about supporting a family and want to grow your own skills and experience along the way. Volunteering is a chance to plant the seeds of confidence, compassion, and connection — for both you and the families you support.

🌷 Ready to grow with us?
Contact us today to request your application pack.
📅 Next Preparation Course: June

🏃‍♀️💙 FREE RUNNING PLACES – ROBIN HOOD MARATHON 2026! 💙🏃‍♂️

We’re excited to have a limited number of free entry places for the 2026 Robin Hood Half Marathon and Mini Marathon!

This is a brilliant opportunity to take part in one of Nottingham’s biggest events while raising funds to support local families with young children through Home-Start Nottingham.

We have:
✨ 10 x Half Marathon places
✨ 5 x Mini Marathon places (for children)

If you’d like to take part, register your interest here:
👉 https://forms.office.com/e/dPeJFeLuqq

📅 Deadline to apply: 29th May

If successful, you’ll just need to:
✔ Register using the official event link
✔ Choose Home-Start Nottingham as your charity OR set up a JustGiving page

Fundraising info here:
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/homestartnottingham

Let’s make 2026 a fantastic year for running and fundraising! 💙