Home-Start Royston, Buntingford and South Cambs is taking part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge to double their support for families in need.

From midday on Tuesday, December 3 to midday on Tuesday, December 10, any donation made to the charity will be doubled, helping them reach their goal of raising £10,000.

Donations can me made at https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002TPTm6AAH?c=76205.

A spokesperson for Home-Start said: "The Christmas Challenge is the perfect time to maximise your impact and make twice the difference to those who need it most.

"Whether it’s isolation, financial crisis, or mental health struggles, your donation will go twice as far in helping local families.

"Save the date, spread the word, and join us in doubling the support for families this Christmas.

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"Every donation made during the challenge will help transform lives in our community."

Home-Start supported 102 families in 2023-2024. These included families with parents in need of mental health support, single parents and parents who were victims of domestic abuse, as well as families with neurodivergent children or children who are ill or have disabilities.

The charity offers a home visiting service as well as specialised family support groups to help socially isolated families integrate into the community.