News and events
Catch up on our latest news and find out what’s on in and around the area. We organise social events, groups for parents and children and more.
Latest News
Volunteers Needed
New Merton housing advice helpline
This month South West London Law Centre are launching a new Housing Advice helpline for residents of Merton to increase the number of ways that...
Lives touched by Give a little love
We are very pleased to share this presentation of the fantastic impact of John Lewis and Waitrose's Give a Little Love campaign through your work...
Home Learning Champions
At Home-Start we understand that this past year has been difficult especially for parents who have home schooled. Children have missed their friends...
Woman donates hundreds of presents to Home-Start Merton | Wimbledon Times
Thank you to Lisa! Who organised a donation of 700 presents to Home-Start Merton To read the article please click the link: Merton woman donates...
Capturing the spirit of generosity in our communities
CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY IN OUR COMMUNITIES: HOME-START MERTON PART OF £5M NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH JOHN LEWIS, WAITROSE AND FARESHARE TO...
What’s on?
Day out at London Zoo
You can raise TRIPLE donations for Home-Start Merton
Volunteers Needed
Polka Theatre – Reopening
For over 40 years Polka has been at the heart of our community, welcoming over 90,000 families a year. Thanks to the generous support from a huge...
Home-Start family survey
Children’s Mental Health Week
The theme of this years Children’s Mental Health Week is Express Yourself. Expressing yourself is about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or...
Change4Life
Get inspired with Change4life, you will find easy-to-follow family recipe plans, staying healthy with tips on Vitamin D, and keeping the kids active...
Free online family learning for Merton residents
Citylit working in partnership with Merton, have some great free family learning coming up in January and February. The courses available are:...
Please sign up and support us through easyfundraising
We have some very exciting news! As part of their aim to raise £5million for Home-Start and FareShare, John Lewis & Partners have announced they...