Hello, I’m Jo Scrimgeour, Chief Executive at Home-Start Kernow.
If you’re looking to skip the stress of Christmas cards this year and do something truly meaningful instead, I’d love to tell you about our Big Give Christmas campaign.
This Christmas, we’re raising funds to train and support more of our incredible home-visiting volunteers. They support families with young children across Cornwall who may be facing isolation, mental health challenges, poverty or the pressures of early parenthood. Their support helps parents build confidence, reduce stress, and create happier, healthier homes.
So why not skip writing cards and donate the money you save to our Christmas Challenge 2025? When you donate, we’ll send you a special thank you graphic to share on social media, the perfect way to let friends and family know you’ve given the gift of support this Christmas.
And here’s the magic part…
Any donation you make between 2nd and 9th December will be doubled thanks to Big Give match funding—meaning your gift will go twice as far and help twice as many families.
Why Early Years Support Matters
The earliest years of a child’s life shape their future. When families get support early, children thrive.
In 2024–25:
- 100% of families we supported felt less isolated
- 97% reported improved mental health
- We reached over 700 families across Cornwall
These are real families whose lives have been transformed.
Why Local Businesses Should Care
Supporting early years charities like Home-Start Kernow isn’t just good for families—it’s good for the whole community:
- A strong start for children could boost the UK economy by £45.5 billion a year
- Early support helps create a resilient, skilled future workforce
- Investing early prevents bigger problems later, strengthening communities long-term
(If your business would like to get involved, we’d love to chat: info@homestartkernow.org.uk )
Make This Christmas Count
✨ Donate between 2–9 December to double your impact
✨ Help us reach more families across Cornwall
✨ Give the gift of a brighter start this Christmas
You can make your donation on our Big Give campaign page here.