Home-Start Runnymede & Woking

Home-Start Runnymede & Woking We are a local charity who provide emotional and practical support to parents with children under 5.

News, information, comment, appeals and much much more to share and raise awareness of the work of Home-Start Runnymede & Woking (RAW). We cover the Woking and Runnymede boroughs of Surrey offering support, friendship and practical help to families with at least 1 child under 5 who are finding life a bit tough. We try to give these families a helping hand through weekly volunteer visits of 2-3 hou

rs, which can make all the difference to them. Home visiting volunteers are recruited and offered full training and preparation before being matched to a family. It is SO rewarding to feel you are making a difference when it really matters

Our volunteers are central to everything we do to support local families facing challenging times. Without them, Home-St...
05/06/2026

Our volunteers are central to everything we do to support local families facing challenging times. Without them, Home-Start could not have the impact that it does.

This Volunteers’ Week we want to say an extra thank you to our amazing team of volunteers.
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If you would like to find out more about volunteering with Home-Start Runnymede & Woking please email [email protected]



Home-Start UK recently commissioned a survey about loneliness. The results reflect what we see across Runnymede & Woking...
26/05/2026

Home-Start UK recently commissioned a survey about loneliness.

The results reflect what we see across Runnymede & Woking.

- More than one in five parents rarely or never have meaningful contact with another adult outside their household – this has risen since a similar poll in 2024
- Nearly half (49%) of all parents surveyed who feel lonely or isolated said they are concerned that their loneliness is impacting on their children’s happiness,
- 44% are concerned that their loneliness is affecting their children’s development.

As Surrey County Council moves to become West and East Surrey, we call upon the new leaders to make this a priority- improving connection and reducing isolation for parents of young children .

Read the new report, Together Alone: The new face of family isolation here: https://www.home-start.org.uk/loneliness-survery-results

18/04/2026

Free New Dad Workshop facilitated by Dad Matters Surrey!

Calling all dads-to-be and new dads with babies under 12 weeks old. We’re excited to be working with Dad Matters Surrey to offer a FREE New Dad Workshop, designed to support you through the early days of parenthood.

This relaxed and supportive session will cover:
🟠 Bonding and attachment
🟠 Mum’s & dad’s mental health and wellbeing
🟠 Coping with a crying baby
🟠 Supporting your partner
🟠 Where to go for help, advice, and support

Whether this is your first baby or you’re just looking for reassurance, this workshop is a safe space to ask questions, build confidence, and connect with other dads.

The workshop will run every other month and alternate between in-person and online sessions.

Free to attend for Royal Surrey Dads. Booking via the Maternity Parent Portal.

*For the purposes of this workshop (due to specific funding) “dad” means anyone taking on a fathering role – including grandfathers, adoptive dads, trans men, and trans-masculine parents. This session is not for pregnant women/people or female partners/co-parents. We’re committed to inclusivity and are developing more resources to support same-sex and diverse families.

18/04/2026

Dad Matters has been featured in magazine!

spoke to them about the support we offer new fathers who are struggling. Research is showing fathers may get postpartum depression at a similar rate to mothers, but it’s often overlooked.

So if you know a new dad, reach out to them, check in on how they’re doing - just a simple “How are you sleeping?” “How was the birth for you?” can open up space for them to share.

If you’re a new dad and struggling, you’re not alone - please reach out to family, friends or to us at Dad Matters Surrey, we’ll be glad you did 💙

Happy Easter from all of us at Home-Start Runnymede & Woking 🐣 And a special thank you to the companies that donated Eas...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Home-Start Runnymede & Woking 🐣

And a special thank you to the companies that donated Easter eggs and Voluntary Support North Surrey for organising the donations - these ones were given out to new mums at one of our Baby Bubble groups 💜

🌟 It’s Home‑Start Thank You Day! 🌟Today we’re celebrating all our amazing supporters, volunteers, staff, partners and do...
31/03/2026

🌟 It’s Home‑Start Thank You Day! 🌟

Today we’re celebrating all our amazing supporters, volunteers, staff, partners and donors.

Your kindness, time and generosity make a life‑changing difference to local families every single day, and we couldn’t do what we do without you.

From all of us at Home‑Start Runnymede & Woking, a huge THANK YOU! 🙌💜



Do you have the skills and experience to support the governance of Home-Start Runnymede & Woking? Or perhaps you know so...
30/03/2026

Do you have the skills and experience to support the governance of Home-Start Runnymede & Woking? Or perhaps you know someone who does.

We'd love to hear from you! Please get in touch for an informal chat to find out more.

Volunteering with Home‑Start changes lives - for families and for you.Our next Volunteer Preparation Course starts soon ...
26/03/2026

Volunteering with Home‑Start changes lives - for families and for you.

Our next Volunteer Preparation Course starts soon - we’re looking for compassionate people who want to support local parents of young children.

We’d love to hear from you.

https://homestartraw.org/


21/03/2026

For Elizabeth and James, having a family has been shaped by moments of deep loss, new beginnings, and the everyday chaos of parenting young children. With Home-Start’s support, they’ve found practical help, friendship, confidence and a safe place.

Address

1st Floor Office, Foxwell House, 2 Chobham Road
Chertsey
KT160NL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441483740367

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