💖 A kind heart can change a family’s life. Join Home-Start Blackmore Vale as a volunteer. No experience needed, just compassion & a listening ear. Hybrid training (online + in-person). Full support provided Contact Jamie on 07730 218436 or office@homestartblackmorevale.org.uk

🔵A huge thank you to everyone that popped their blue tokens into the Tesco Superstore in Shaftesbury and voted for us!🔵 Homestart Blackmore Vale will receive a grant award of £1,000, which will go directly towards providing support for local families.

🌟181 families supported, 298 children’s lives transformed, all thanks to 60 amazing volunteers!🌟 Home-Start Blackmore Vale helps families feel confident, connected & hopeful. Here’s to another year of brighter family life.

It’s tough when a baby won’t stop crying 👶🏽. You might worry something is wrong or fear losing your cool – but you can cope. Remember: 🟢Take a break 🟢Ask for help 🔴Never, ever shake your baby More advice here: https://t.co/8JyWsYHbhY #ICONcope #ICONWeek2025

Over 80% of bereaved parents told us they needed mental health support after #BabyLoss, but only 1 in 6 were able to access this through the NHS. This is unacceptable. Help us change this. So every bereaved parent can access the support they need ⬇️ https://t.co/qMzzJq75LF

We have been nominated for Tesco #StrongerStarts at the #Shaftesbury Tesco Superstore. Help us to support families in your area by voting for us. Voting is open until the end of Sept 2025, with up to £1,500 for the winner. 🔵Remember to take your blue tokens & vote for us!🔵

Did you know some potentially harmful products (think cleaning products and anti-freeze) contain a bittering agent like Bitrex? Download our free guide to preventing poisoning for more top tips: https://t.co/zsveMbAbz3 #ChildSafety #ChildHealth

Have you got Microsoft 365 skills? We need a Volunteer IT Admin (4–6 hrs/month, remote & flexible) to help keep our small charity running smoothly. Help us support families while keeping our digital systems safe & efficient. 👉 DM if interested! #Volunteering #Microsoft365

Gas Safety Week 2025 has arrived! This year focusses on keeping your family and those around you gas safe. Because we all have a role in keeping the nation gas safe, and you can make all the difference. Find out more at https://t.co/vGUjVIGEWz. #GSW25

Self-care isn't selfish - you can't pour from an empty cup. Join us for #SelfCareSeptember and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others 🙏💕🌍 https://t.co/rry9VO52NK

Our supporters have already raised £1,246 for Home-Start Blackmore Vale 💛 just by shopping online! 🙌 You can help too — raise FREE donations every time you shop with #easyfundraising (8,000+ retailers like ASOS, Argos, John Lewis & more). 👉

💖 A kind heart can change a family’s life. Join Home-Start Blackmore Vale as a volunteer. No experience needed, just compassion & a listening ear. Hybrid training (online + in-person). Full support provided Contact Jamie on 07730 218436 or office@homestartblackmorevale.org.uk

Remember: You don’t have to do it all. Progress over perfection Image: https://t.co/rdwWSbrLi1

@BBCTinyHappyPeople have fab ideas for healthy on the go snacks. Prepared for a bit of kitchen mess? Let your littles ones help with the making. You can tick both the "children entertained" and "children fed" boxes at the same time.

A message to everyone getting their A-level results today.

In case you need to hear any of this today. If everything feels heavy and you're struggling to see a way forward right now, you're not alone in this. We’re here to listen on 116 123. If this post isn’t for you today, maybe someone you know needs to see it. Share if you can 💚

🌟 Double your impact for families in Blackmore Vale! Pledge £100 today & it becomes £200 thanks to @BigGive – no money needed now! We need £1,250 in pledges by 29 Aug to recruit and train more volunteers. 🔗 https://t.co/Zhr8F9Omvk #BigGive #HomeStartBlackmoreVale

Are you looking for a volunteer role? Would you like to make a difference to families in your community? Contact us to learn more 01935 726438 or office@homestartblackmorevale.org.uk #volunteering #dorset #somerset

Our hybrid volunteer course is starting in September! It's an opportunity to support families in your community, access free high quality training & gain experience in family support. Contact us for an informal chat: 01935 726438.

Could you pledge to help us recruit and train volunteers? We need to raise £1,250 in pledges, every pledge is match funded, so a pledge of £100 gives us £200 toward supporting families! We need to reach our target before the deadline on the 29th Aug. https://t.co/Zhr8F9Omvk