Home-Start Medway

Home-Start Medway Home-Start Medway provides non-judgemental support to families in Medway who have children under 5.

We do this by recruiting and training volunteers who have been parents themselves. The volunteers visit the families once a week, support is tailored to the family’s needs. The families are referred to us, either by a professional working with the family or by the families themselves. We are a registered charity and play an active part in Medway’s voluntary and community sector. We operate across

Medway and cover Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and the surrounding areas. We have a central office where our team is based and where we run most of our volunteer training from.

08/06/2026

💙 Support for Medway residents facing financial hardship

If you’re struggling after an unexpected financial shock, the Crisis and Resilience Fund may be able to help. Funded by government and delivered by Medway Council, the fund offers short‑term support to overcome the initial crisis and then help with getting back on track.

✅ Help with unexpected expenses
✅ Support after a sudden drop in income
✅ Assistance if finances are putting your home or wellbeing at risk

The support available has four elements:
💷 Crisis Payments – short-term help in emergencies
🏠 Housing Payments – support with housing costs to help prevent homelessness
📊 Resilience Services – helping residents mange money more effectively to reduce the risk of future crises
🤝 Community Support – connecting residents with local practical and preventative support

🔗 Find out more or apply: https://orlo.uk/ah39S

08/06/2026
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.

Please get in touch if you are interested in volunteering at our groups 💜We also have vacancies for volunteers for Home ...
08/06/2026

Please get in touch if you are interested in volunteering at our groups 💜

We also have vacancies for volunteers for Home Visiting (family support) and also support with Families affected by Domestic Abuse 💜

05/06/2026

We are here for ALL families, this Pride month and beyond, always 💜🌈

Image description: Pride flag background with text that reads 'Celebrating Pride Month', a colourful Home-Start logo sits in a white heart in the bottom right corner.

Some of the messy fun at one of our groups 🙂
05/06/2026

Some of the messy fun at one of our groups 🙂

For anyone who has the pleasure of knowing our lovely group worker Sarah knows this picture suits her to a tee 😀💕😀
04/06/2026

For anyone who has the pleasure of knowing our lovely group worker Sarah knows this picture suits her to a tee 😀💕😀

04/06/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend?

Join us at Strood Youth Centre for our Family Climbing Session! 🧗‍♀️
Perfect for beginners and experienced climbers alike – come along, get active, and have some fun together!
⏰ Sessions every Saturday:
• 2:00pm – 3:30pm
• 3:30pm – 5:00pm
💷 Just £4 per climber (cash only)
📍 No booking needed – simply turn up and climb!
✅ Safe, supervised by qualified instructors & suitable for ages 4 and up
Tag someone you want to bring along and we’ll see you there! 👇

Address

L5 Temple Court, Knights Park, Knight Road
Strood
ME22LT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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