It is with immense pride that the board of Home-Start (Tamworth) announce that we have been awarded the first Kings award in recognition of the tremendous emotional and practical support given to families by our amazing volunteers since our launch in 2000.
Dawn Candy – Director of Operations & part of Home-Start Tamworth since 2000 said:
“It has been an absolute privilege to be part of Home-Start (Tamworth) meeting the hundreds of volunteers, the thousands of families and being part of the millions of minutes given freely to build wonderful childhood memories for Tamworth children and their parents”
Amanda Bailey – Home Visiting and Volunteer Manager said:
“At the heart of Home-Start’s work is home visiting volunteer support. Home Start Tamworth’s volunteers support families with home visiting support and with family groups – “We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait”. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK this is a lifetime achievement award”
Edna Schafer-Hughes – Home-Start Tamworth Chair said:
“As the current Chair of Home-Start Tamworth, I am over the moon that we are in receipt of this wonderful award, which has only proved possible because of the work and dedication of all the staff, the trustees and especially the volunteers who have been part of this organisation in Tamworth over the past 23 years. This accolade really belongs to you all! As a single parent myself, I only wish that it had been in place a few years earlier when I would have welcomed the help, support and friendship given”
Richard Hughes – Chairperson (2005-2022) & Honorary President said:
“Home-Start is such a wonderful organisation and is doing a superb job here in Tamworth I wanted to help in whatever way I could and as a local businessman I felt the best way was to be a trustee”
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. It’s tremendous Home-Start volunteers are deservedly
recognised for their endeavours.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation and is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups. Each group is assessed on the benefit they bring to the local community.
Families are running on empty. The pandemic has been toughest on those already struggling. But we’ve also seen communities coming together. We want to keep that spirit of generosity alive by thanking our wonderful volunteers.
Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming. Home-Start’s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non-judgmental, compassionate, and confidential support. They help you regain confidence and be the parent you want to be.
If you would like to find out how to become a Home-Start volunteer or if you would like some support as a family call Amanda on 01827 62400 or email office@homestarttamworth.org.uk
All parents struggle at one time or another. You are not alone.