The grant will enable the charity to continue and expand its vital early intervention work, providing tailored support to local families facing challenging circumstances.

The generous funding recognises the crucial role Home-Start Angus plays in offering practical and emotional support to parents with young children, helping to build stronger family foundations and prevent issues from escalating. The funding will help sustain and strengthen services that promote family wellbeing, resilience, and long-term positive outcomes for children across Angus.

Audrey Thomson, the manager of Homestart, said: “We are most grateful to the Trustees of NHS Charitable Foundation for their recognition of the value of the work we do in Angus. We are privileged to be alongside families at such a crucial time in their lives and are grateful that this funding allows us to continue to work with families from the earliest stage to offer practical and emotional help. Our aim is to ensure families feel supported and connected within their communities.

“Our wonderful team of trained home-visiting befriending volunteers are vital to the work we do and we would love to hear from anyone with parenting experience who is interested in finding out more about volunteering with Home-Start Angus. On completion of preparation training, each volunteer is matched with a family that they then visit at home once a week for up to 3 hours.”

Sam Riddell, chair of NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, celebrated the award: “We are absolutely delighted to award this funding, which comes at a critical time for many of the families across Angus. Early intervention can make a lifelong difference for children and parents, and this grant will help Home-Start to reach more families earlier.”

Shelley McCarthy, chief officer of NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, who awarded the grant, added: “Supporting families at an early stage is one of the most effective ways to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for both children and parents. Home-Start Angus provides a vital safety net for many within the community, and we are proud to support their dedicated team as they continue to make such a meaningful difference. This grant reflects our shared commitment to preventative, person-centred care that empowers families and strengthens communities.”

The grant will be used over the next two years to maintain and develop Home-Start’s early intervention services, ensuring that families across Angus continue to receive the support they need, when they need it most.

Contact info@homestartangus.org.uk to find out more.

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