Family support funded by Royston Committee

Home-Start has been awarded £1,221* following a meeting of North Herts Council’s Royston and District Committee on 20 October. 

Home-Start Royston, Buntingford and South Cambridgeshire is part of a national network working with families with young children to provide confidential help and expert support.  The grant will provide support for one vulnerable family in Royston with children aged under nine for a period of nine months through their Home Visiting Service.  The aim is to prevent the family from descending into crisis – a highly-trained volunteer will visit the family every week, providing emotional and practical support tailored to the family’s individual needs.  Families that benefit from the service struggle with a diverse range of issues including depression, anxiety, disability, domestic abuse, family breakdown, children’s behavioural problems and bereavement. 

Sarah Mascall from Home-Start said: “Being a parent has never been easy – it can be lonely, frustrating, heart-breaking and overwhelming – but Home-Start is ready to support families through their toughest times.  We are so pleased that this grant will enable us to be there for this family in Royston.” 

Councillor Tony Hunter, North Herts Council’s Royston & District Committee Chair, said: “Home-Start Hertfordshire provides life-changing support for local families who are facing challenging times.  We are pleased to be able to assist them in their invaluable work in terms of improving health, wellbeing and building better family relationships through a range of services, including helping this family who are struggling.”

More information about community grants

*subject to completion of the necessary formalities