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SUMMER FUN CLUB 2026

50 adults and 80 children had a wonderful time in the sunshine at our annual Summer Fun Club at St Paul’s Church, Winchester.  Held over two three-day weeks in August, families enjoyed face painting, arts and crafts, messy play, singing, stories and workshops as well as yummy lunches. ...

PAWFECT DAY FOR A WALK IN THE SUNSHINE

 PAWFECT DAY FOR WALKIES Dozens of two legged and four pawed friends enjoyed an exhilarating walk around Itchen Abbas, seen off in suitable style by the Mayor and Mayoress of Winchester.The annual dog walk is a firm fixture in our charity’s fundraising calendar and this year the weather...

  NEW RECRUITS CELEBRATE PASSING OUT

                     A celebratory tea party was held to mark the completion of a four-week training course for seven new Home-Start volunteers who are now ready to start work with their first families.  “We’ve had a super intake of volunteers...

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR LOCAL CHARITY

Artist Daphne Vaughan (left) hands over the cheque to Service Manager Liz Stannard. Family support charity Home-Start Winchester and Districts received its first Christmas gift of the season when renowned Winchester artist, teacher and mental health charity founder Daphne Vaughan called into its Carroll Centre family group to...

New Trustee Funding and BIDS

Trustee – Funding & Bid Application Review We are seeking a new Trustee to strengthen our multi-skilled and hard-working board, with specific expertise in funding and bid applications. While we already have skilled board members and volunteers who can write strong funding applications, what we currently lack is...

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WINTER 2025/26

This winter has been a season full of connection, celebration and community at Home-Start Winchester and Districts. From five joyful Christmas parties bringing together 59 families, to festive hampers, gifts and vital support reaching those who needed it most, we’ve seen kindness in action across our district. We’ve...

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