BLANCHARDSTOWN HOME-START COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Blanchardstown Home‑Start Company Limited by Guarantee is a community‑driven organisation that has been supporting families in the Blakestown area for three decades. Founded by volunteers in 1989, the charity provides practical, in‑home assistance to parents of young children, helping to prevent crisis and strengthen family bonds. Trained volunteers visit each household once a week for about two hours, offering guidance, encouragement and a listening ear during the early years of a child’s life.

The service hub also delivers early years care and education for children from four months up to six years. With a low 1:3 adult‑to‑baby ratio, the baby room nurtures infants, while specialised programmes for wobblers, toddlers and preschoolers promote movement, outdoor play and language development. As a multi‑cultural, multi‑denominational organisation, Home‑Start Blakestown champions inclusion and opposes all forms of discrimination, creating a welcoming environment for every family it serves. The centre is based in