Home-Start Spelthorne

22/06/2026

Supporters, please could you spare a minute today to nominate us for a chance to receive £5,000.

16/06/2026

We're looking for good quality, clean soft toys for our upcoming Adopt a Teddy stall. Why not have a clear out and help us give your teddies a loving new home.

Teddies can be dropped off at our offices in Staines Park during opening hours Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm.

15/06/2026

Our home-visiting volunteers are a lifeline to families. Could you spare 2-3 hours per week to provide practical and emotional support to families?

Full training provided, we cover any expenses and our family support staff will support you at every step. Our next training course is starting in September, please contact us for more information [email protected] / 01784 463200.

12/06/2026

Looking forward to Shepperton Village Fair on Saturday, we will be there with some fun games & an Adopt a Teddy stall.

Always a fun family day out!

10/06/2026

Last night we attended the Voluntary Support North Surrey Runnymede & Spelthorne Volunteer Awards and we are delighted to share that our home-visiting volunteer Arthi won the New Volunteer Award 🎉🎉🎉

Arthi joined Home-Start Spelthorne in May 2025 as a home-visiting volunteer. In the last year she has been supporting a very isolated family who was new to the area; visiting them at home each week and offering practical and emotional support. In the time she has been working with the family she has reduced their isolation and helped them to integrate into the community by introducing them to local services including the library and local playgroups and nurseries. She has also helped with bills and housing, accessing English classes and the Job Centre. When things were becoming too much for the family, she advocated for them to get referrals to health and social care.

Although she found it difficult at times, she never considered giving up. When the family were facing homelessness, she wanted to continue to support them in any way she could. Each week she has been there for the family, with her positive, can-do attitude.

Along the way, she has always adhered to Home-Starts policies and procedures which has helped her to maintain professional boundaries and keep herself safe. She has been in regular communication with staff regarding any concerns and her efforts have been recognised by Children’s Services.

We would also like to congratulate Vivian Williams who was nominated for the Unsung Hero Award and Sharon Berry for the Inspirational Volunteer Award. It was inspiring to hear about the incredible work being done by charities in the area and meet many of the volunteers.

We are so lucky to have such fabulous, dedicated volunteers at Home-Start.

08/06/2026

🙏 DELIGHTED TO ATTEND A VERY SPECIAL CIVIC SERVICE

Jon Bental was pleased to represent Home-Start Spelthorne at the Civic Service for the new Mayor of Spelthorne, Cllr Sandra Dunn, on Sunday afternoon.

It is a tremendous honour to have been chosen as one of the Mayor’s charities for the coming year. We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to working alongside the Mayor to support local families and strengthen our community.

The Civic Service, beautifully led by Rev Tim Rose, was a wonderful occasion to celebrate the start of the Mayor’s year in office and to reflect on the importance of community, partnership, and service.

Congratulations to Cllr Sandra Dunn on becoming Mayor of Spelthorne, and thank you for selecting Home-Start Spelthorne as one of your chosen charities. We are excited about the year ahead.

08/06/2026

We celebrated with a special brunch to show appreciation for our wonderful volunteers. As well as home-visiting volunteers we have dedicated trustees, fundraising volunteers and helpers. Volunteers are the heart of Home-Start💜

For more information about volunteering visit https://home-startspelthorne.org/volunteering/

Thank you to Surplus to Supper for providing pastries and cakes for our celebration

07/06/2026

We're at Stanwell Events Multicultural Day today, great fun for all the family & supporting some great causes in the community

21/05/2026

Home-Start Spelthorne are incredibly proud and honoured to be one of the chosen charities for the mayoral year of Cllr Dunn.

We are truly grateful for this support and recognition of the work we do alongside families across our community. Partnerships like this help us continue providing vital support to parents and children when they need it most.

We look forward to working together throughout the year and would like to thank Cllr Dunn for choosing to support Home-Start Spelthorne.

Cllr Sandra Dunn was elected as the new Mayor of Spelthorne at the Annual Council Meeting on 20 May. Cllr Michele Gibson was elected as Deputy Mayor.

Cllr Dunn was first elected in 2007 to represent Halliford and Sunbury West and, over the years, has served on a wide range of Council committees. She has previously chaired both the Community, Wellbeing & Housing Committee and the Licensing Committee, and most recently served as Deputy Mayor alongside Cllr John Doran.

With a professional background in Human Resources, Cllr Dunn has brought a strong people-focused approach to public service throughout her time on the Council. Having lived in the Sunbury area for more than 50 years, she has a deep connection to the local community and a long-standing commitment to supporting residents.

Family and community remain central to her life. Sandra is the proud mother of two children, grandmother to six grandchildren and a great-grandmother. Her children attended local schools, further strengthening her passion for supporting young people and families across the Borough.

During her mayoral year, Cllr Dunn will support four charities that reflect causes close to her heart:

🙂 The Patient Cancer Support Group – a Shepperton-based charity providing a safe and supportive space for cancer patients, carers and bereaved families
🙂 Holly’s Heroes – a Staines charity bringing happiness and support to children affected by cancer
🙂 East to West – helping young people facing mental health challenges and difficult circumstances
🙂 Home-Start Spelthorne – offering practical and emotional support to local families with young children who are experiencing difficulties

Speaking after her election, Cllr Dunn said: “It is a great honour to be elected as Mayor of Spelthorne. Having lived in the Borough for many years, I care deeply about our communities and the people who make Spelthorne such a unique place to live. I am looking forward to meeting residents across the Borough, supporting local organisations and working with the Deputy Mayor and fellow councillors during what promises to be an important year for local government.”

12/05/2026

One of our lovely supporters, Sanda, is going to be hosting a fundraising Afternoon Tea in aid of Home-Start Spelthorne ☕🍰🧁

📅Wednesday 17th June
🕑2pm
📍Fairholme Estate, Bedfont TW14 8DE
🎫Tickets just £12 per person

Booking in advance is essential, please contact [email protected] stating how many tickets you would like.