Home Start Leeds has appointed Tracey Simpson-Laing to the role of Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of Jane Li. Tracey has over 25 years’ experience of senior leadership in the Public and Voluntary Sectors and brings a wealth of experience to Home Start Leeds. During her career she has held senior roles at several …
If you were down at Kirkgate Market on Saturday 21st August, then you would have seen Home-Start Leeds staff and volunteers promoting Home-Start volunteering and chatting with people who expressed an interest. If you’re interested in volunteering and would like to know more, please contact us!
The Sun was out and shiningThe weather was pretty hotHome-Start Packed the PicnicsAnd found the perfect spot. Families came to a picnicTo drink refreshing juiceThey had sandwiches and crispsAnd lovely bags of fruit The children ran around and playedenjoyed a parachuteIt was a day of fun and laughterNo one did dispute.
Feedback from parents supported during the pandemic included “Home-Start are like angels”, “They were there when I needed them”, “We never knew about Home-Start before and they do amazing work, having volunteers and helping out in any way they can”, “I hope Home-Start would always be around to support families in Leeds”.
Michelle and some of the Trustees attended sessions provided by Voluntary Action Leeds. It is a new project to support the development of new and emerging strategic leaders from underrepresented communities and to create a platform for good strategic leaders to emerge and make a difference in society. It aims to support organisations who want …
Home-Start Leeds: Supported 147 Families Supported 264 children and young people Held 2 Preparation Courses Had 12 Volunteers complete Preparation Courses Held 15 Learning & Development Sessions for Volunteers Had 81 Volunteers support our work
With Covid-19 still restricting large face to face events we still wanted to organise something special to thank our volunteers for their amazing support and continued contributions. Last week we had these fantastic ‘hug in a box’ packages delivered for not only all our volunteers but also for our wonderful trustees and fabulous staff as …
The next Prep Course due to start on the 8th June 2021 (in the evening) now fully subscribed. Please watch this space for next provisional dates for the Prep Course which is likely to be sometime over the next two months. For further details ring Home-Start Leeds on 01132 442 419 or email [email protected]
During and after pregnancy, women have faced greater likelihood of poor mental health during the pandemic, including anxiety, depression, loneliness and suicidal thoughts, according to a new report commissioned by a coalition of leading maternal mental health organisations. New report raises concerns as services supporting women and babies come under strain. The rapid review of …
Business as usual for us has long involved adapting to and accommodating the increasing and changing demand for the support we provide to families while seeking out the financial underpinning necessary to ensure there is no drop in the quality of that support. The complexity and levels of expertise necessary to continue with excellent service …
