A helping hand when it mattered most

At 35, Maxine found herself facing a chapter of life she hadn’t expected. With a lively four-year-old daughter and a ten-month-old baby boy to care for, everyday life had become more challenging than she had ever imagined. Following the birth of her youngest child,...

Finding Purpose Through Volunteering

Volunteering has a way of changing lives not just for the people receiving support, but for those who give their time and compassion too. For Saima, 45, volunteering with Home-Start Bradford District became a journey of connection, growth and purpose. In this story,...

Volunteer Preparation Course Monday 19 January 2026

Do you want to do something amazing? We are looking for new volunteers. If you would like to become a home-visiting volunteer supporting families across Bradford, then this is your chance! Do you want to 🌟 Develop new skills? 🌟 Progress your career? 🌟 Improve...

Thank you, Home-Start Bradford, for being there!

Mum of two toddler sons, Halima*, 30 moved to Bradford from Birmingham three years ago. When she first moved here, she didn’t know many people, what services or help was available and found herself feeling incredibly isolated until Home-Start Bradford District came...

Volunteering at 72 – Ruth’s Story

When Ruth Kershaw, 72, retired after over 20 years of childminding she knew that she didn’t want to be a ‘house-wife’ so decided to use some of her spare time to become a Home-Start volunteer. 18 years on, she hasn’t looked back. Ruth’s story I have always loved...