Home-Start Portsmouth

Home-Start Portsmouth We are a family support charity who recruit and train volunteers to give emotional and practical help

Thanks so much to everyone that came to Bump & Beyond at Milton Park Family Hub! Andrew had a lovely time chatting to pa...
16/06/2026

Thanks so much to everyone that came to Bump & Beyond at Milton Park Family Hub! Andrew had a lovely time chatting to parents and helping their little ones to create adorable footprint cards ahead of Father’s Day 🏆

Bump & Beyond is a free Stay & Play group for 0-2's, run by Home-Start Portsmouth, every Friday, 10-11.30am at 💜 Book on their website, or just drop into the session: hsportsmouth.org.uk/perinatal-outreach-support

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Tomorrow, we’ll be at Local Offer Live, alongside lots of other incredible charities and organisations offering free or ...
16/06/2026

Tomorrow, we’ll be at Local Offer Live, alongside lots of other incredible charities and organisations offering free or low cost support/activities to families in the city!

This free, family event for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Portsmouth will also have lots of activities for you to try, like dance, arts & crafts and STEM fun, as well as other presentations and workshops to pop along to 💫

📅Wednesday 17th June, 2-7pm
📍Mountbatten Centre, PO2 9QA
🔗Link for tickets: eventbrite.com/e/local-offer-live-the-big-send-activity-event-tickets-1988108843068

Health and Care Portsmouth Family Assist Solent

15/06/2026

Our summer raffle is BACK, and this year it’s all about a ☀️Summer of Support 💜

We have some incredible sponsors who have donated prizes again this year, and as an added bonus, we’re giving away 10 runner up prizes, too! Tickets are just £5 each and all funds raised will support families across Portsmouth. Buy your tickets: home-start-portsmouth.sumupstore.com

🏆1st prize: £500 cash (donated by Bernards Estate Agents)
🥈2nd prize: An overnight stay at Queens Hotel Portsmouth
🥉3rd prize: A pair of Pompey match tickets (donated by Pompey in the Community)
⭐Runner up prizes: £10 One4All gift cards

The raffle will close at 11.59pm on Monday 31st August 2026. See the full T&C’s on our website: hsportsmouth.org.uk/fundraise

💫£430 raised for Home-Start Portsmouth!💫A huge thank you to everyone that came along to our bi-annual quiz, and as alway...
14/06/2026

💫£430 raised for Home-Start Portsmouth!💫

A huge thank you to everyone that came along to our bi-annual quiz, and as always, a shoutout to our wonderful volunteers Bev and John, who always go above and beyond to create a fun-filled evening to raise funds for the Portsmouth families we support.

We’ll see you at the next one! 🥳

Starting school is a huge milestone for our little ones 🌟 And it can bring all kinds of nerves for children and parents ...
13/06/2026

Starting school is a huge milestone for our little ones 🌟 And it can bring all kinds of nerves for children and parents alike.

Simple conversations in the weeks before school starts can help children feel more confirdent, listened to, and prepared for the transition. You can talk about what they’re excited about, practice parts of the school routine or even chat about what a school day might look like!

Every child prepares differently… but reassurance, patience and encouragement can all help build confidence along the way. Head to Family Asssist for more info to support with School Readiness: bit.ly/FA-school-readiness

We also have a new, free Stay & Play group for 1-5 year olds to support parents with the transition, called Big Steps for Little People. Book your place: hsportsmouth.org.uk/stay-and-play-groups

Family Assist Solent Health and Care Portsmouth

Join us at Northern Parade Family Hub on Monday (15th June) at 1.15-2.45pm for our Big Steps for Little People Stay & Pl...
12/06/2026

Join us at Northern Parade Family Hub on Monday (15th June) at 1.15-2.45pm for our Big Steps for Little People Stay & Play group! 🌈

It’s a completely free group aimed at 1-5 year olds, supporting parents and children to learn together. Guided by the Peep Learning Together programme, we’ll be joined by the Library Service, and we’ll also learn more about how we can use technology to support our childs literacy ⭐ Spaces are limited, so make sure you book your spot: picktime.com/portsmouthfamilyhub

This morning, Andrew will be joining Sophie, Perinatal Outreach Coordinator, at Bump & Beyond – a free Stay & Play group...
12/06/2026

This morning, Andrew will be joining Sophie, Perinatal Outreach Coordinator, at Bump & Beyond – a free Stay & Play group running at Milton Park Family Hub every Friday at 10-11.30am 💜

Aimed at parents-to-be and those with babies up until 2 years old, you can enjoy a relaxed cuppa, chat and parenting guidance in a supportive space. This week there will be extra crafts for Father’s Day, including cards and keepsakes!

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This Carers Week, we're proud to take the pledge to help build a more carer-friendly community💜Millions of people across...
12/06/2026

This Carers Week, we're proud to take the pledge to help build a more carer-friendly community💜

Millions of people across the UK provide unpaid care for a loved one, friend or neighbour, often alongside work, family life and other responsibilities. At Home-Start Portsmouth, we know how important it is for carers to feel recognised, supported and connected. That's why we're joining the Carers Week campaign and pledging to play our part in creating communities where carers feel seen, valued and understood!

Play might look simple from the outside… blocks on the floor, messy crafts, singing songs, chasing bubbles 🫧 But for bab...
11/06/2026

Play might look simple from the outside… blocks on the floor, messy crafts, singing songs, chasing bubbles 🫧 But for babies and young children, play is how they learn about the world around them!

On International Day of Play, we’re highlighting our Stay & Play groups and celebrating the safe, welcoming spaces our volunteers create, to help little ones explore, build confirdenty, develop social skills and have fun 💜 Just as importantly, these weekly, free groups give parents and carers a chance to connect, too, reducing isolation, building confidence and creating supportive local communities.

Take a look at our weekly groups, come along and say hi: hsportsmouth.org.uk/stay-and-play-groups

Health and Care Portsmouth Family Assist Solent

10/06/2026

Royal Navy & Royal Marines Coordinator, Kathryn, gives us a tour of Phoenix Community Centre, where our free, weekly Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity Stay & Play groups take place 💛

Created for Royal Navy and Royal Marines families, these groups bring people together to share the unique experience of naval life… all while children play, learn and build confidence through fun activities.

📅Every Tuesday, 10-11.30am
📍Phoenix Community Centre, Salerno Road, PO2 9PP
🔗 Link to book: hsportsmouth.org.uk/rnrmc-stay-play-groups

⭐Please note: spaces for the groups are released one week in advance

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The Haven, 17 Lake Road
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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