Share the Load for Home‑Start
Families across the UK are carrying more than most of us ever see. We’re asking you to carry something too, literally. Take on a weight, walk a distance, wear it all day, or team up for a relay.
Your support makes a difference
Every pound you raise helps lighten the load for a family facing hardship. Your effort, your story, and your challenge will help ensure that no parent has to struggle alone.
Together we lighten the load.
How Share the Load works
1. Pick your weight
Fill a backpack with things from home - books, weights, a bag of rice, a few tins of beans.
The below gives you an idea based on small children's average weights.
2. Choose your challenge
Carry your load in a way that works for you:
- set a distance
- team up for a relay
- wear the weight during your normal day
3. Set up your fundraising page
Share your story - why are you taking part? What does the challenge mean to you? And what weight have you chosen?
You can use whichever fundraising platform you prefer, or link to our JustGiving campaign page:
Now you're ready to complete your challenge!
Pass it on!
Keep it moving - pass the challenge onto a colleague, family or friend.
Why sharing the load matters
Home‑Start volunteers support parents through some of the toughest moments of their lives; from isolation and mental health challenges to financial pressures and overwhelming stress. They walk alongside families, offering practical help, emotional support, and a reminder that they don’t have to carry everything alone.
By taking part in Share the Load, you’re helping Home‑Start reach more families who need someone in their corner.
