Welcome to Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur
Helping Local Families for 25 Years
Supporting over 9,500 children and 4,250 families across coastal West Sussex — from Southwick to Pagham
We’re local people helping local families
For 25 years, Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur has been there for families when life gets tough – providing early, personalised support that makes a lasting difference, helping parents navigate challenges before they become overwhelming — both relieving pressure on overstretched services and improving the wellbeing of thousands of children.
We’re a community-run service of local parents and grandparents with lived experience – we understand how difficult family life can sometimes be. We offer compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental support in the ways families need it most — through home visits, phone calls, local family groups, professional counselling or out in the community. We walk alongside families with empathy and kindness.
Why it matters
Parenting can be lonely, overwhelming and incredibly tough. And when experiencing domestic abuse, bereavement, post-natal depression, financial struggles, a child’s illness or the day-to-day exhaustion of parenting without a support network – it can push families to crisis point. And when parents are struggling, children suffer too – often silently. The emotional and physical cost to children experiencing tragedy and hardship can last a lifetime.
That’s why we’re here — our volunteers and staff provide a lifeline – someone to listen, to offer reassurance, to help a parent to feel seen, valued, capable and connected again. This strengthens the relationship between parent and child and gives children the security and care they need to thrive, to give them the best possible start in life.
At the heart of everything we do is the belief that simple, human connection — parent to parent, neighbour to neighbour — has the power to change lives. Our approach is proven, trusted, and deeply personal. And it works: time and again, we see how consistent, caring support helps families to heal, grow stronger, rediscover joy in everyday moments and build better futures together.
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Get Support
If you’re a parent or know someone needing help, you are not alone. Click here to find out how we can help and make a referral.
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Family and volunteer stories
Discover firsthand the difference we have made to the lives of local children, their families & our volunteers
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25 Years in our community
With events planned throughout the year, discover all the different ways you can get involved in our celebrations.
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We are making a difference in Arun, Worthing and Adur
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You can help to make a difference
Your time and donations help create a better start for local children. Whether you donate, volunteer, or raise funds — every bit of support counts.
Join 100’s of supporters helping local children get the future they deserve
Donate today
Your gift will give local children a brighter future. Click here to discover all the different ways you can donate
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Volunteer
A few hours a week can transform the lives of children and their families where you live. Click here to discover the different ways to volunteer
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Fundraise
Help us support more families – start fundraising today and make a difference in your own way.
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“I feel gratitude for being able to access such a wonderful resource, Gratitude for my boys, for resilience, and for the village I found in Home-Start and for memories my children and I will have for a lifetime!”
“My Home-Start volunteer listens, she’s kind, calm and never once judged me. And she is just wonderful with the kids. She’s made a world of difference – to all three of us. I’ll never stop being grateful.”
Latest News and Events from Home-Start Arun, Worthing and Adur
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Impact Report 24/25 – Read it here
Our Impact Report for 2024/25 is hot off the press... Click Here...Impact report 2025
22 Brave Walkers Smash Fundraising Target in an official heatwave for Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur’s 25th Anniversary ‘25km Walk for 25 years’
On the hottest and longest day of the year — an official heatwave — 22 dedicated walkers set off on a 25km coastal trek to celebrate 25 years of Home-Start Arun, Worthing & Adur. Staff, trustees, volunteers, friends and family braved the elements and completed the...
Download our latest Strategy Document here
FINALHome-start AWA strategy - Sept 24
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