Home-Start Guildford

08/06/2026

As you head into a new week, remember that small wins matter and they all add up 💜

You've got this.

(And if you're reading this feeling like your family need some extra support, head to our website to find and contact your local Home-Start)

Image description: Jar reading 'Small wins matter' filled with notes: got out of bed; went for a walk; got kids to school; no screen time; won at bedtime; chatted to a mate. Home-Start logo at the bottom.

08/06/2026

Are you expecting or have a little one under 6 months? Come along to the Community Baby Shower - a special FREE afternoon celebrating you and your growing family!

Home-Start Guildford will be there on the day, ready to chat - you can find out more about our volunteer home visiting support and local family groups. Whether you’re looking for advice or want to explore making a referral, we’d love to meet you.

🍼 Community Baby Shower 👶
Are you expecting or have a little one under 6 months? Join us for a special afternoon celebrating you and your growing family!
⏰ Wednesday 17th June at 1:00 - 3:30pm
📍 Guildford Family Centre, Hazel Avenue GU1 1NR
What to expect:
💙 Meet local support services including midwives, health visitors, libraries, Homestart, Dads Matters and more
💙 FREE refreshments
💙 Enter our FREE raffle (just for attending!)
💙 Decorate a baby vest to take home
💙 Connect with other parents in West Surrey
Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your family, come along to discover the support available to you in our community.
Everyone welcome | No booking required | Completely FREE
Raffle prizes include baby massage vouchers, JoJo Maman Bebe voucher, and numerous toiletry gift sets

07/06/2026

As Volunteers’ Week closes, we just want to say a huge thank you to every one of our incredible volunteers. Your time, energy and compassion make a real difference every single day. And this week has been a wonderful chance to celebrate just how much you do.
And if something you’ve seen has inspired you, it’s not too late to get involved. There’s always room for more people to join us and make a difference.

07/06/2026

Feeling inspired by the stories we’ve shared during this Volunteers’ Week? We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch to find out how you can get involved and make a difference.

06/06/2026

Thinking about volunteering? Our volunteers say it best! Find out why they’d recommend joining us and what makes the experience so rewarding.

05/06/2026

There’s nothing better than celebrating a positive moment! Here’s a feel-good story from one of our amazing volunteers that shows the impact you can make.

04/06/2026

🌿✨ Home-Start Guildford are heading to Ripley Farmers Market! ✨🌿

Come and join us on Saturday 13th June at the lovely Ripley Farmers Market! 🛍️

We’ll be there ready to chat and answer your questions about how we support Guildford families who may be experiencing issues such as isolation and loneliness, mental health struggles, or domestic abuse.

You may be interested in volunteering with us, or even helping us fundraise.

And whether you’re a regular visitor or planning your first trip, this is also a great chance to support local businesses and enjoy a fantastic community atmosphere.

📍 Ripley Farmers Market
📅 Saturday 13th June

Come along and say hello; we’d love to see you there! 💜

04/06/2026

Volunteering gives you so much more than you might expect. From new skills to new friendships, discover what our volunteer gets out of their time with us.

03/06/2026

What keeps someone coming back to volunteer? It’s more than just giving time; it’s connection, purpose, and community. Find out what motivates one of our longest standing volunteers to stay involved.