Home-Start Bristol
& South Gloucestershire
There for parents when they need us most, because childhood can't wait
Home-Start Bristol and South Gloucestershire is entirely funded by grants and private donations from individuals or companies. We are responsible for raising all the funds required to run our family support service so we need your help so that we can provide ongoing support to families in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
The need for our work is growing, in 2023 80% of the families referred to us reported poor mental health.
Following support 85% of families reported improved mental and emotional health
Help us change children’s futures
Home-Start Bristol and South Gloucestershire depends on donations and support from people like you.
It costs us less than £30 per week to support a family, and that means any money you raise will have a big impact.
There are lots of fun ways in which you can fundraise for us here are some of our favourites
What we can do with your help….
can help us buy toys and books for a child
can help us deliver food projects and activities for families in need
helps us train a volunteer to support a family
pays for us to visit a family and find out what they need
🎂 Bake!
You could raise £10 – £100
You could host a coffee morning at home or in the office and ask family, friends, work colleagues and neighbours for a donation in return for some tasty treats.
🎉 Have a birthday fundraiser
You could raise £20 – £200
Celebrate with a Purpose: If you’re celebrating a birthday, consider requesting donations to Home-Start Bristol and South Gloucestershire in place of gifts. It’s a meaningful way to mark your special day while supporting families in need.
Create a Fundraiser on Facebook: You can easily set up a Birthday Fundraiser on Facebook. If you need assistance, feel free to reach out – we’re happy to help!
🏃♀️ Challenge yourself
You could raise £100 – £1000
Choose a Challenge: Pick an activity that will help you reach a personal goal while raising funds for a good cause. This could be anything from running a 10K, cycling along the Bristol cycle path, walking the Bristol Bridges, or swimming the equivalent of the English Channel (21 miles), to something like walking 10,000 steps a day for a month or even knitting daily for 30 days. The possibilities are endless!
Fundraise: Reach out to friends, family, and colleagues to ask for sponsorship. Many employers even offer matching donations, so it’s worth checking to see if your workplace will support your efforts.
Set up a regular donation
Make a monthly or single donation, your money can help us make a difference to the lives of families
You can help Home-Start Bristol by making a regular monthly donation or a single donation through our page.
Click on the Just Giving button to help us support vulnerable and disadvantaged families in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
We have several other fundraising partners we use listed on this page.
Support us as you shop
How does it work?
It’s simple, easy and safe. For every purchase you make from a retailer via Easyfundraising, the retailer will donate up to 5% of everything you spend to Home-Start Bristol. It does not cost you a penny!
Get started:
1) Go to the Home-Start Bristol page on Easyfundraising.org.uk and click the ‘Get Started’ button.
2) Create an account by following the online instruction.
– If you’re a UK taxpayer, select ‘Yes’ to help us claim 25% extra on each donation via Gift Aid, at no extra cost.
3) Once registered, use the ‘Browse Retailers’ drop-down menu to start shopping with over 2,000 retailers and raise money with every purchase.
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