Eton Cottage
5 Bampton Street
Minehead, Somerset
TA24 5TR

Telephone: 01643 707304
Fax: 01643 707354
Email: homestartws at tiscali dot co dot uk
or: ali at homestart-westsomerset dot org dot uk
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Who we've HelpedWho we've Helped

Last Year, Home-Start throughout the UK helped:

and in 2005 – 2006 Home-Start West Somerset:

Read a families story ...

When we were assigned a Home-Start volunteer I had mixed feelings. There was relief that we were getting help but also apprehension - would we get on with the volunteer (and vice versa), would she think we were bad parents, how would the children react to name a few.

a volunteer talking to a mother and baby

Looking back it seems silly to have worried. From the first time we met with the volunteer it was obvious that she was down to earth, supportive and non-judgemental. I didn't feel intimidated and the kids took to her very quickly. Whatever we threw her way she dealt with. We developed a good friendship and I can honestly say that she made a huge difference to our lives. I knew that she was there for us and that everything would remain confidential.

Our volunteer and all the staff we've met from Home-Start are amazing and I hope you go on to help many more people. A very big thank you to you all.