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Medieval murder mystery will be a knight to remember
15th August 2019

Medieval themed Whodunit’ Book Here Once again we are putting on an event with a difference. Bringing […]

The Presidents choice
2nd August 2019

We are proud to be the President of the Harpenden Rotary Club’s chosen charity this year. It was a pleasure to be invited to their most recent evening event, where we met the members, heard about their hugely successful ‘Classics on the Common’ event and talked about the work that we do, supporting local families […]

Group of NCS students cook up a treat for families
31st July 2019

It’s great when people get in touch and want to do something to make a difference, especially when it’s a group of youngsters (sorry if that’s not an ok title!). They were involved in the National Citizens Service (NCS) which is a personal and social development programme for young people aged 15-17 . As part […]

Over £54,000 raised in the ride of his life!
9th July 2019

On 15th June 2019 Simon Galbraith founder of Redgate Software and Entrepreneur began his cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Simon cycled 938 miles in a bid to raise £45,000 towards Stevenage Community Trust’s dedicated fund, specifically to help Home-Start Herts clear the waiting list of 21 families in Stevenage that were on […]

We’re recruiting for staff

£21,246 pro rata ~ 17 hours (£9,761) Home-Start UK is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. Home-Start offers a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers to visit families at home to offer informal, focused and confidential support. In St Albans we currently have […]

Fab fundraising in May
30th May 2019

We have had such a diverse range of events and fundraising activities going on during May, it has been fantastic. We started of the month gently with The Barn Theatre Welwyn, putting on a fundraising preview of the play ‘Kindertransport’. So far the event has raised £1618 via the raffle and we are awaiting news […]

Golfers aced it for Home-Start Herts

This is the second year that Home-Start have been the partner charity for the 5 Rings Group golf day, and it was a great success raising £2,640. Golfers from businesses across Hertfordshire and the South East enjoyed a fantastic day at Mid Herts Golf club for the annual 5 Rings 3 club challenge. The competition […]

Good Luck to our fantastic skydivers & cyclists, going above & beyond
3rd May 2019

Some exciting events are on the horizon, literally. Watch this space to see how our fantastic skydivers and cyclists get on Nine dedicated cyclists will be taking on the 100 mile Prudential Ride London route on 4th August. The route was made famous by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic cyclists. Starting at the Queen Elizabeth […]

A flippin’ good day was had by all at the St Albans pancake race
12th April 2019

Nearly 30 teams from local businesses and organisations took part in the ninth annual St Albans Pancake Race, held on March 5th 2019 and sponsored once again by SA Law. Competing in either the traditional running Pancake Race or the Flippin’ Walkers Race, hopeful teams flipped their way to the finish line for the […]

The speakeasy event was a roaring success!

The Speakeasy event was a roaring success, raising £7600! Guests were transported into the 1920’s from the moment they arrived. Greeted by the establishment’s bouncer at the door checking passwords and directing them to the side entrance. And it continued with cocktails of the era, performances from the best swing singer in town and […]

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The Home-Start Herts Speakeasy event was a roaring success, raising £7600!

Guests were transported into the 1920’s from the moment they arrived. Greeted by the establishment’s bouncer at the door checking passwords and directing them to the side entrance. And it continued with cocktails of the era, performances from the best swing singer in town and a casino lounge.

All the guests made such an effort, their outfits were amazing and they had a fabulous time.

Medieval murder mystery will be a knight to remember15th August 2019

The Presidents choice2nd August 2019

Group of NCS students cook up a treat for families31st July 2019

Over £54,000 raised in the ride of his life!9th July 2019

We’re recruiting for staff

Fab fundraising in May30th May 2019

Golfers aced it for Home-Start Herts

Good Luck to our fantastic skydivers & cyclists, going above & beyond3rd May 2019

A flippin’ good day was had by all at the St Albans pancake race12th April 2019

The speakeasy event was a roaring success!

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Medieval murder mystery will be a knight to remember
15th August 2019

The Presidents choice
2nd August 2019

Group of NCS students cook up a treat for families
31st July 2019

Over £54,000 raised in the ride of his life!
9th July 2019

Fab fundraising in May
30th May 2019

Good Luck to our fantastic skydivers & cyclists, going above & beyond
3rd May 2019

A flippin’ good day was had by all at the St Albans pancake race
12th April 2019