Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Community

21/06/2026

18/06/2026

Our next Home-Start Volunteer Preparation Course is confirmed!! We are so excited to meet our new volunteers who will be supporting families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

📅 Starts: Thursday 23rd July
📍 Location: Booth St Annes
⏰ Duration: 9.30am - 2.30pm each Thursday for 6 weeks

During the course, you'll learn about:
👶 Child development
🏡 Working with families
🛡️ Safeguarding children and adults
💬 Listening and communication skills
🤝 The role of a Home-Start volunteer
❤️ Building confidence to support local families

Please get in touch if you would like to join us!

18/06/2026

A huge thank you to My Blackpool Home for inviting Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre to speak at their recent lunchtime learning session.

It was a fantastic opportunity to share more about the free, confidential and non-judgemental support we provide to local families with young children across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

We were delighted to learn more about the valuable work My Blackpool Home does within our communities and could clearly see some strong synergies between our organisations. By working together, we hope to ensure that families who may be facing challenges such as isolation, poor mental health, financial pressures or difficulties with parenting can access the support they need.

Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged with the session. We look forward to developing our relationship and exploring opportunities to support even more local families together. 💜

17/06/2026

🌊 Drowning Prevention Week 🌊

As we head into the summer months and spend more time around pools, beaches, lakes, and rivers, it's important to remember that water can be enjoyable but also unpredictable.

The Water Safety Code helps keep everyone safe:
💙 Stop and Think – Be aware of the risks around water.
💙 Stay Together – Never swim alone and keep an eye on others.
💙 Call 999 – In an emergency, call for help immediately.
💙 Float – If you get into difficulty in the water, float on your back and stay calm.

Whether you're planning days at the beach, paddleboarding, swimming, or simply enjoying the sunshine near water, taking a few moments to think about safety can save lives.

Let's make this summer a safe one for everyone. ☀️💦

16/06/2026

Due to our charity shop closing we have a Fridja Clothes steam cleaner to sell. We are looking for £50. Collect only from our office at Business First Business Centres, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 728615.

11/06/2026

Could you help shape the future of a local charity supporting families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre?

Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre is seeking a new Chairperson of Trustees to lead our Board and help us continue making a difference to families with young children across our communities.

Last year alone, we supported over 160 local families through our free, confidential and non-judgemental services. As demand continues to grow, we are looking for an inspiring leader to help guide our next chapter.

As Chairperson, you will:
✔ Lead our Board of Trustees
✔ Provide strategic direction and governance oversight
✔ Support and challenge the CEO
✔ Act as an ambassador for Home-Start BFW
✔ Help ensure the charity remains strong, effective and sustainable
We are looking for someone with:
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• A passion for supporting children and families
• An understanding of governance and accountability
• The ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively
Previous Chair experience is welcome but not essential.
Time commitment: Approximately 8–10 hours per month
This is an opportunity to use your skills, experience and networks to make a genuine difference to local families and help give children the best possible start in life.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board.
For an informal conversation or application pack, please contact:
[email protected]
01253 728615

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10/06/2026

Across the Home-Start network, every day, we help nurture the connection between parents/carers and their babies and children.

Home-Start BFW is united in this one simple aim to give all children the best possible start in life. This is why we support
Infant Mental Health Week.

09/06/2026

🎯 WHO'S UP FOR A CHALLENGE? 🎯

Finish work, grab your teammates and head to Coral Island Blackpool for an evening of laughs, competition and friendly rivalry!

🏆 Trophy for the winning team
🎯 Virtual darts on giant screens
👥 Teams of 4
🍔 Food available to purchase
🍻 Drinks delivered to your hockey
💷 Just £30 per team

Whether you're bringing work colleagues, friends, family members or your local club, this is a fantastic way to spend an hour together whilst supporting local families through Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre.

No darts experience? No problem!

The virtual darts system is easy to play, great fun and suitable for everyone.

⏰ Sessions available:
5pm - 6pm
6pm - 7pm
7pm - 8pm
8pm - 9pm

Gather your team, take aim and see if you can lift the trophy! 🏆

Places are limited and teams are booking now.

To book:
[email protected]

Every throw helps local families receive the free support they need when times are tough ❤️

08/06/2026

🌟 Due to Popular Demand – We're Launching an Early Volunteer Preparation Course! 🌟

We are absolutely delighted to announce that, thanks to the fantastic level of interest, Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre will be running an additional Volunteer Preparation Course for new Family Support Volunteers.

It's wonderful to see so many people wanting to join our team and make a real difference to local families. Our volunteers provide compassionate, practical and emotional support to families with young children who may be facing challenges such as isolation, stress, anxiety, bereavement and many other difficulties. Volunteer preparation courses are a key part of ensuring volunteers feel confident and equipped to support families.

We still have a small number of places available and would love to hear from anyone who feels they could offer a little time, kindness and understanding to help a local family thrive.

💛 Could this be for you?
✅ Full training provided
✅ Ongoing support from our team
✅ Meet like-minded people
✅ Make a lasting difference in your community

If you've ever thought about volunteering but weren't sure where to start, now is the perfect opportunity to find out more. Contact us for more information.

06/06/2026

Come and join us at Poulton Gala!