Blown Away
We would like to say a massive Thank You to all at Welcome Skate Store (Thornton Arcade, Leeds) and all their fantastic customers who have absolutely blown us away with your kindness and generosity.
Xmas Eve Bags of Fun
Many many thanks to Waitrose and John Lewis Partnership for their donation to fund our Xmas Eve Bags of activities and treats for Home-Start Leeds families. These will really make a difference to families we support in these difficult times.
Fantastic Support from the UK Border Agency
Home-Start Leeds would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the UK Border Agency Leeds Office for their generous Christmas Gifts. We know times are a struggle for everyone so this is a big help for families in Leeds
Wow – Dunelm Customers Supporting Home-Start Leeds
Can we say a big THANK YOU to Leeds Dunelm customers and staff who have donated gifts for our families this Christmas. We know that everyone is finding this year difficult so your gifts are really fantastic and will make a difference to many Leeds families.
Thank You Leeds Skyrack Lions
We would like to thank Leeds Skyrack Lions for their generous donation which will help us provide essential household items for Leeds families struggling with the ‘Cost of Living Crisis’ – in particular as winter approaches we will have requests for curtains, and items to keep the home warm.
Dad Matters Calderdale – News
Our Dad Matters service in Calderdale is now up an running and Matthew is attending events and services across Halifax and the towns that make up the Calderdale Council area. Last week saw the launch of the Central Halifax Family Hub at Jubilee – with more to follow at North Halifax, Calder & Ryburn, Upper …
Child Safety Week
Child Safety Week 2023 runs from Monday 5th to Sunday 11th June. Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide. Home-Start Leeds also wants to help families build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to Leeds …
Celerating Success – ‘Investors in Volunteers’
A huge congratulations to our Volunteers and Staff Team. Home-Start Leeds has had confirmation of our ‘Investors in Volunteers’ accreditation for the next three years. In our assessment we received ‘Fully Met’ in all six Quaity Area: Vision for volunteering Planning for Volunteers Volunteer inclusion Recruiting and welcoming Volunteers Supporting Volunteers Valuing and developing Volunteers …
Christmas Gifts of Joy
Many many thanks to St Oswalds Church, Collingham for the wonderful gifts for our Families. Making a difference at Christmas is difficult for many this year and your gifts will bring smilies.
A Big Big Thank You
A huge thank you to Welcome Skate Store Leeds for providing presents for our Families. We know there will be many smiling faces on Christmas Day which is especially great this year when everyone is struggling.
