Home-Start Edinburgh

14/08/2026

"(I value the most) Being able to help young families. They say it takes a village!" - a quote from one of our volunteers.

Click here to find out more about volunteering for us - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bhB95CEZYj

13/08/2026

"📚✨ Good luck to all the children heading back to school this week!

Whether it's a first day in Primary 1, a move to a new school, or simply the start of another year, we hope every child has a positive, happy and successful return to the classroom.

And to all the parents, carers and families navigating new routines, packed lunches, school runs and plenty of emotions, good luck to you too. You've got this!

Wishing everyone a fantastic start to the new school year. 🍎🎒

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10/08/2026

🍎 Back to school should be an exciting time for children, not a source of stress for families.

Parents across Scotland are making difficult choices as they try to afford school essentials alongside rising household costs.

Your donation can help Home-Start provide practical and emotional support to families facing challenging circumstances, giving children the opportunity to start the new term ready to learn and thrive.

Please consider making a donation today - https://www.homestartedinburgh.org.uk/donations/

Together, we can help every child begin the school year with confidence. 🎒✨

08/08/2026

"I feel a sense of belonging. I’m part of a community, sharing the same values and aspirations for our families. It’s definitely a team experience"
Volunteer at Home-Start Edinburgh

Click here to register your interest in volunteering for us - https://www.homestartedinburgh.org.uk/volunteers/

07/08/2026

Playful moments.

Small moments of play, at home and out and about, throughout the day can make a big difference to children’s everyday lives.

05/08/2026

School gates, new classrooms, fresh notebooks and new opportunities. 📚✨

As children return to school, many families are doing everything they can to make sure their children have what they need for the year ahead.

With your support, Home-Start can continue helping families facing poverty, isolation and other challenges, ensuring children get the best possible start in life.

This back-to-school season, please consider making a donation to help us be there for families across Scotland.

💛 Every donation makes a difference https://www.homestartedinburgh.org.uk/donations/

04/08/2026

This World Breastfeeding Week, we recognise the many benefits that breastfeeding can bring for babies and mothers, while also acknowledging that every family's feeding journey is different.

For some parents, breastfeeding is a positive and rewarding experience. For others, it may not be possible, sustainable, or the right choice for their family's circumstances. Whatever that journey looks like, all parents deserve support, compassion and access to evidence-based information, free from judgement.

At Home-Start, we know that strong, nurturing relationships are what matter most. Whether a baby is breastfed, formula fed, or combination fed, families thrive when they feel supported, listened to and empowered.

This week, we celebrate everyone who is caring for and nurturing young children, and we thank the volunteers, practitioners and peer supporters who help families navigate the early years with confidence.

02/08/2026

There are lots of low cost shows for families at this years

All of this years Childrens Shows at this years The Free Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026. See some of the very best free Childrens Shows at this years Edinburgh Fringe, right the way through August all day and all night at venues located in all corners of the city.

01/08/2026

Last year, 280 families attended one of our groups in Edinburgh.

94% reported an improvement in feeling they are making a difference in their child’s learning and development 💚

31/07/2026

Could you spare a few hours a week to support a local family?

Our volunteers provide friendship, practical help, and encouragement to parents who need it most. Training and ongoing support provided. Find out more today - http://www.homestartedinburgh.org.uk