We had an extremely busy December 2021 supporting our families and delivering gifts donated by companies, organisations and individuals in Leeds. We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the staff at: Addleshaws Goddard LLP, Addleshaws Trust, BT, John Lewis, Openreach, Pinsent Mason, Sedulo, St Oswald’s Church Collingham, Waitrose, Walker Singleton. And a …
Home-Start Leeds would like to send a huge thank you to Yorkshire Rugby Football Union for their generous donation to Home-Start Leeds and Home-Starts in Yorkshire. Members of Yorkshire Rugby Football Union held a fundraising event to celebrate their 150th anniversary and chose Home-Start as one of their charities to raise funds for. If you …
Home-Start Leeds would like to say a huge thank you to The Oldfield Hotel for their amazing Race Charity Night that raised £1546.00 to help us to support families living in Leeds If you would like to donate to our work, we have a #justgiving page https://www.home-startleeds.co.uk/support/ Your donations can really make a difference £5 …
Home-Start Leeds are looking to diversify and upskill our Board of Trustees to ensure we have the skills and knowledge to help the organisation develop as we plan to move into our fourth decade. We are specifically seeking people with at least three years’ experience in the following areas: Counselling Children’s Services/Social Work Legal Marketing …
A huge thank you to our brilliant Staff Team for arranging and delivering Trick or Treat bags to children supported by Home Start Leeds. We had a range of age-appropriate bags that included great activities, crafts and nibbles to ensure a Spooktastic time at Halloween We have already been having great feedback from our families …
We would like to announce the retirement of our CEO Jane Li, Jane has been part of Home-Start Leeds for 21 years, the last three of which have been as our CEO. Jane who is well known to many people in Leeds, has always undertaken her various roles within Home-Start Leeds with commitment and dedication …
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”.
