Dorset families charity wins volunteer Team of the Year award

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Home-Start Wessex has been awarded Team of the Year at the Volunteer Centre Dorset Celebration Evening 2026.

Home-Start Wessex has been awarded a Team of the Year certificate at the Volunteer Centre Dorset Celebration Evening 2026, which recognised outstanding contributions from volunteers across Dorset. The celebration event attracted more than 170 volunteers, community groups, charities and supporters.

The charity provides emotional and practical support to parents with at least one child under five, offering one-to-one home visits and specialist group sessions to families across Dorset and surrounding communities. Belinda Hewett, head of operations at Home-Start Wessex, said: "It was wonderful to see so many volunteers recognised for the time, compassion and dedication they give to others."

Hewett added: "We were especially proud to see our own Home-Start Wessex volunteers celebrated for their selfless work supporting local families. Their commitment, kindness and willingness to give their time make a real difference every day. This award belongs to every one of them and recognises the difference they make to families across Dorset and the surrounding communities." Caroline Pope, corporate partnerships and marketing manager at Home-Start Wessex, said she is constantly amazed by the kindness and commitment of the volunteer team.

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Charity volunteers recognised as Team of the Year at Dorset celebration eventFamilies charity Home-Start Wessex is delighted to have been awarded a Team of the Year certificate at the Volunteer Centre Dorset Celebration Evening 2026.Dorset Echo · 13 Oct, 05:54
Charity volunteers recognised as Team of the Year at celebration event in DorsetFamilies charity Home-Start Wessex is delighted to have been awarded a Team of the Year certificate at the Volunteer Centre Dorset Celebration Evening 2026.Bournemouth Echo · 13 Oct, 05:00

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