The grant funded a project to recruit and train 30 home-visiting volunteers. Home Start West Dorset are a local charity which gives friendship, advice and practical support to families who live in West Dorset. They help parents, with a child under five discover or rediscover, the joy and fun of parenting.
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Home Start West Dorset
The grant enabled the group to build up their sustainability and manage increasing demand for their services.