Home-Start North West Kent

31/10/2026

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30/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Poly – Home-Start North West Kent AGM

At our 36th Annual General Meeting on Friday the 16th of October, we were delighted to hear from Poly, who shared her story and spoke about Home-Start.

Hearing from the people whose lives have been touched by Home-Start is one of the most important parts of our AGM. These personal stories help bring to life the difference that support, friendship and a listening ear can make to families going through challenging times.

Every family’s journey is unique, and we are incredibly proud to be there for local families when they need us most.

A huge thank you to Poly for taking the time to share her experience with us. Your contribution helped make our AGM even more meaningful and reminded us all why the work we do is so important.

A heartfelt thank you to Poly – Home-Start North West Kent AGMAt ...

30/10/2026

Louise sharing her Home-Start story at our AGM on Friday 16th October

Hearing directly from a family about the difference Home-Start North West Kent, can make is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.

Every family’s journey is different, and sometimes having someone there to listen, offer support and help you through challenging times can make all the difference. 🧡

A huge thank you to Louise for sharing her story so openly with us. We know it takes courage to speak about personal experiences, and we are so grateful that she helped us show the real impact of our work with local families.

Stories like Louise’s remind us why our amazing volunteers and the support they provide are so important. 🏡❤️

Louise sharing her Home-Start story at our AGM on Friday the 16th o...

30/10/2026

Katie’s story at our 36th AGM on Friday the16th of October

Every family has their own story, and hearing from a parent who has experienced our support first-hand is a powerful reminder of why our work matters so much.

Sometimes, having someone there to listen without judgement, offer friendship and provide support when life feels overwhelming can make all the difference.

Our amazing volunteers walk alongside families through challenging times, helping them build confidence and feel less alone.

A huge thank you to Katie for sharing her story with us and helping everyone at our AGM understand the difference Home-Start North West Kent can make to families in our local community. ❤️

Katie’s story at our 36th AGM on Friday the16th of October Every ...

29/10/2026

🧡 **Working together to make a difference for families** 🧡

At our 36th Annual General Meeting on Friday 16th October, we were delighted to welcome Rosaleen Gavin, PCN Manager for Primary Care in Dartford, as one of our guest speakers.

Rosaleen spoke about the importance of partnership working and how Home-Start North West Kent worked alongside her and the primary care team to support a local family.

By working together, sharing knowledge and bringing the right support together, we can help families facing challenging circumstances access the help they need.

At Home-Start, we know that no single organisation can do everything alone. Building strong relationships with other local services allows us to provide more joined-up support and make a real difference to families in our community. ❤️

A huge thank you to Rosaleen for joining us at our AGM and sharing her experience of working with Home-Start. We truly value our partnerships and the difference we can make when we work together.

🧡 **Together, we can help families feel supported, strengthen relationships and give children the best possible start in life.**

29/10/2026

A special thank you to our AGM guest speaker, Jim Dickson MP for Dartford

On Friday 16th October, we were delighted to welcome Jim Dickson MP as our guest speaker at Home-Start North West Kent’s 36th Annual General Meeting.

It was wonderful to have Jim join us as we celebrated the difference Home-Start makes to local families across Dartford, Swanley, Gravesham and the surrounding areas.

Our AGM was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the dedication of our amazing volunteers, celebrate the families we support and reflect on the importance of our work in the community.

A huge thank you to Jim for joining us and supporting Home-Start North West Kent. 🧡

Jim Dickson MP for Dartford Dartford Borough Council

29/10/2026

🧡 Our 36th AGM – A Wonderful Celebration! 🧡

On Friday the 16th October, Our 36th Annual General Meeting was a fantastic success.

As we look forward to celebrating 37 years of Home-Start North West Kent in January, it was wonderful to reflect on the difference our charity continues to make to local families.

As always, the real highlight was hearing the personal stories shared by our amazing volunteers and the parents we support. Their experiences truly brought to life the importance of Home-Start and the difference that friendship, understanding and support can make. ❤️

We were delighted to welcome MP Jim Dickson, the Mayors from the three towns we serve, councillors, and representatives from local organisations and other charities. The Mayors and Jim were also pleased to present certificates to our volunteers in recognition of their dedication and commitment. 👏

A special thank you to Councillor Jonathan Hawkes, who paid tribute to our staff. We also thanked Jonathan for his seven years of support, including four years as Chair of our Board of Trustees.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who continues to support Home-Start North West Kent, including Dartford Healthy Living Centre, who kindly prepared a delicious buffet lunch enjoyed by all those attending. 🧡

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their stories and continues to help us make a difference to families across our local community. Together, we can continue to give children the best possible start in life.

Family stories can be found here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV_j66dAlUXw


Cllr Ben Fryer - Dartford North East Dartford Borough Council Swanley Town Council - Official site
Cllr Michael Horwood - Swanley Town & District Councillor Healthy Living Centre Dartford
Jim Dickson MP for Dartford Gravesham Borough Council Swanley Rugby Club

29/10/2026

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29/10/2026

28/10/2026

As Halloween approaches, we want to share some top tips for keeping safe whilst having fun this Halloween week. For more information, visit: https://capt.org.uk/halloween/