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450 Miles for Home-Start Butser!
On 2 September, Marcus, one of our trustees is taking on a huge challenge - cycling 450 miles from Petersfield to La Rochelle in just four days! He’s funding the challenge himself, so every penny raised will go directly to Home-Start Butser, helping us support local...
Sort out in September!
Your old jewellery could help change a childhood Got a jewellery box full of pieces you no longer wear? This September, why not have a sort out and turn those forgotten treasures into something that can make a real difference to local families? Home-Start Butser is...
Baby Massage Class
We are excited to announce our next Baby Massage Class. Baby massage is a wonderful way for parents and babies to relax, connect and build a strong, healthy attachment. It can help parents grow in confidence, better understand their baby’s cues, and enjoy precious...
Annual General Meeting 2026
Our 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 15 July 2026, from 10.30am at Churcher's College. The AGM is a great opportunity to hear about the difference Home-Start Butser has made over the past year, review our Annual Report and Accounts, and look...
New Volunteer Training
Could you make a difference to a local family? Home-Start Butser supports families with children under five across the local community and we’re looking for volunteers with parenting experience who can spare a few hours each week to help make life a little easier...
Climbing for Home-Start Butser
One of our trustees is taking on an incredible adventure to raise funds for Home-Start Butser! Together with her son, Karen will be travelling to Morocco to tackle the challenging climb to the summit of Mount Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains, trek through the Todra...
Open Garden Event
We are delighted to share that one of our wonderful volunteers will be opening their garden for the National Garden Scheme this June - with plant sale proceeds supporting Home-Start Butser. On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, from 1pm–5.30pm, visitors are invited to...
Celebrating Jenny – 25 years of volunteering!
This week, our wonderful volunteer Jenny received a Mayor’s Award, and we couldn’t be prouder! Jenny has been consistently volunteering for 25 years, without so much as a break. That makes her our longest-serving volunteer. Every now and then she says she might...
Could you make a difference to a local family?
Home-Start Butser supports families with children under five across the local community and we’re looking for volunteers with parenting experience who can spare a few hours each week to help make life a little easier for families who need support. Whether you’re...
Baby Massage
Baby massage is a wonderful opportunity for parents and babies to form a healthy attachment. It can help parents develop their confidence and understand their baby’s cues and needs. Added to this it can help to reduce stress and post-natal depression. There are also...
The Parenting Puzzle Programme
For parents wanting to get the best out of family life This 4-week programme is delivered in a warm, supportive environment, offering something for every parent. Together we explore key topics such as understanding children’s behaviour, listening and communication and...
Quiz Night!
Our ever-popular Quiz Night is back! Please join us on Friday 31st October at Churcher’s College. Generously sponsored by K J Smith Solicitors, this is a fantastic chance to gather your team, enjoy brain-teasing questions, a tasty dinner, and help raise vital...
Can you help us change a childhood?
At Home-Start Butser, we support local families with young children under five and we're looking for new volunteers with parenting experience who can spare a few hours each week. Whether it's offering support in a family's home or helping out at our baby and toddler...
Home-Start Butser AGM 2025
Last week was our AGM where we shared our highlights from the past year, looked ahead to exciting things to come, and celebrated the incredible people who make our work possible! A special moment was presenting The Audrey Award, which recognises remarkable...
Home-Start Butser welcomes new corporate sponsor for 2025: K J Smith Solicitors
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with K J Smith Solicitors, specialists in Family Law who opened a new branch in Petersfield this year. The firm has an excellent record in giving support to the communities it works in and chose Home-Start Butser as its...
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