Why did I create the Home Buddy Youth Programme? Sometimes the best ideas start with a simple "what if...?" What if young people could learn outside the classroom? We spend so much time asking young people to fit into a system and I started wondering.. what if we created something that fitted the young person instead? I've learned through my own experiences that sometimes people don't struggle because they lack ability, they just haven't found the opportunity and environme

Hi I’m Jess, the founder of Home Buddy, based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Home Buddy was born from a desire to make a real difference in people's lives. Today, we're proud to have six Home Buddies supporting people across our community. This blog is where I'll be sharing stories, gardening tips, dementia support ideas, updates from Home Buddy, and hopefully a few laughs along the way. I hope you'll enjoy following our journey. Here’s to making a difference! Jess x