Home-Start North Somerset

19/01/2026

01/12/2025

We are holding our final AGM on Tuesday 9 December and all friends and supporters past and present are invited to join us. We'd love to see you there.

25/11/2025

We are incredibly sad to announce that Home-Start North Somerset is closing in January.

Here is a statement from our trustees:

"It is with deep sadness and regret that we must inform you that Home-Start North Somerset is to close in the new year. An Extraordinary General Meeting was held on Friday 7 November when the members passed a resolution to dissolve the charity. This decision has not been made lightly. We have explored possible alternatives but none has proved viable.

Home Start North Somerset has been facing a very difficult situation due to the current challenging climate in the voluntary sector, difficulty in recruiting sufficient trustees and obtaining enough funding to deliver our services. After careful and thorough consideration of all possible options, the trustees have sadly concluded that despite the dedicated efforts of staff and trustees Home-Start North Somerset is no longer a sustainable organisation.

Our mission has always been to provide support and friendship to families in North Somerset, to help them through difficult times with the ultimate objective of giving their children the best possible start in life. We remain extremely proud of all the work we’ve done over the last 20 years in pursuit of this aim and know that the difference we have made will have lasting impact. We will ensure that our families, volunteers and staff are properly supported through this closure process to reduce any unnecessary anxiety and stress."

Dali Sidebottom, Nicky Day, Jude Tomlinson & Diane Scarborough

22/09/2025

is here! And it has a simple message - crying is a normal part of a baby's development.

This year’s theme is about mental health and staying calm. And that applies to everyone – mums, dads, and carers.

Babies cry, you can cope 💜

Image description: Crying baby with text: "Infant crying is normal. Comfort methods can soothe. It's OK to walk away once safe. Never shake your baby." ICON Week: 22-26 September 2025.

22/09/2025

Every mum deserves good mental health and the support & care they need during pregnancy, and after childbirth.

Yet Black mums experience unique challenges that contribute to higher rates of mental health issues and facing greater barriers to accessing mental health care.

It’s vital that their stories are heard and action is taken to tackle the mental health disparities Black mothers face. Yet too often, their experiences are overlooked and under addressed.

That's why we're supporting Black Maternal Mental Health Week

16/09/2025

15/09/2025

Our friendly, drop-in support group Baby-Start is on this Thursday (and every Thursday in term-time) in Pill. If you have a child under two or are pregnant, drop in between 9.30-11.30 for a warm welcome, a cuppa and someone to help with your parenting questions and concerns. We'd love to see you.
Salvation Army Hall, Heywood Road, Pill BS20 0HT.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3LNOpl6

08/09/2025

Just a reminder that you can also find us on Instagram 😊
https://www.instagram.com/homestartnorthsomerset/

08/09/2025

05/09/2025

Our supporter Diane will be selling her mouth-watering range of home-made jams and chutneys tomorrow at Nailsea Community Market to help raise funds for Home-Start. Why not pop along if you're in the area and say hello! There are many other local makers to discover too. 12pm-3pm, Scotch Horn Leisure Centre, Saturday 6 Sept.

02/09/2025

Have you experienced anxiety, depression, distress or isolation during pregnancy and / or after the birth of your baby? If so, Mothers for Mothers would like to hear from you. Please consider completing their survey, it’s 100% confidential and should take approx 20 mins to complete. Your insights will help shape future support. As a thank you, you can also opt to be entered into a free draw for a £100 Amazon voucher.

Use the QR Code or follow the link.

01/09/2025

Baby-Start is back this Thursday 4 Sept.
Feeling that end-of-summer parental burnout? Our friendly,drop-in support group is back in Pill after the summer break. If you have a child under two or are pregnant, drop in between 9.30-11.30 every Thursday in term time for a warm welcome, a cuppa and someone to help with your parenting questions and concerns. At the Salvation Army Hall, Heywood Road, Pill BS20 0HT.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3LNOpl6