29/10/2026
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming supporters, volunteers, trustees, funders and partners to our 2026 AGM.
It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces alongside new ones as we came together to reflect on another year of supporting families across Royston, Buntingford and South Cambridgeshire.
As always, one of the highlights of the evening was hearing directly from the mum of one of our wonderful families and having the opportunity to hear her Home-Start journey in her own words. Reflecting on the support she received while undergoing cancer treatment, she shared how much it meant to have someone there during an incredibly challenging time. She also spoke about the importance of having something for herself, sharing how a simple introduction to crochet at one of our family groups grew into a hobby that accompanied her through treatment and helped her maintain a sense of self, knowing it's so easy to become lost in the demands of parenting.
As our Scheme Manager reflected in her speech, "What families need most is often not another service. It is connection. Someone who listens. Someone who walks alongside them without judgement."
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to everyone who continues to support us. Together, we are helping children get the best possible start in life, strengthening families and building more connected communities. 💜🧡
