🌟 Monthly Drive Announcement! 🌟 This May, we’re excited to launch a special drive to collect hand towels for our residents. Unfortunately, we’re facing a shortage of towels this month, and we need your help! Thank you💚 www.instagram.com/p/DXy3E1ykwk...

We are incredibly fortunate as a charity to receive an abundance of donations, and we strive to make the most of them. We refer to this process as the "circle of donations", and it truly embodies that idea! #partnershipworking #donations #foodbanks #community

🌟 Exciting News Ahead! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that a brand-new Life Skills Programme is coming soon to our branches! 🎉 Our mission is to empower our residents by promoting independence through a thorough and enriching experience. Watch this space! #lifeskills #enablingindependence

Join us for a relaxed evening where you can browse the writing, chat with others, and enjoy drinks and snacks from the cafe. Date: Thursday, April 23rd Time: 6-8 PM Location: Pulse and Pickle Cost: FREE For more information, visit: [Instagram link - www.instagram.com/p/DXG5bmFjaO3/ ☺️

At Branches, we always focus on the individual. We put people first and ensure anyone seeking support feels valued and empowered to make their own choices 🙌 www.instagram.com/p/DXHWUJskzf... #personcentered #brancheshostel #hostellife #e17 #choices #meaningfuluseoftime #growth #lifechoices

We are excited to announce that on April 23rd, Pulse and Pickle (pulseandpickle.org) will host an open mic event titled “Echoes of Gathered Voices.” 🎤✨ www.instagram.com/p/DXGtRDADW9... #branchesvoices #openmic #poetry #creativewriting #therapeutic #volunteeringatbranches

Another completed puzzle! Residents often see it as a rewarding experience to complete a puzzle! Do you have a spare jigsaw puzzle at home collecting dust? We would love to re-home it in our communal area, for our residents to piece together! #jigsawpuzzle

🌟 **Kicking Off April with a Bedding Drive! ** 🌟 As we welcome April, we’re launching our monthly bedding drive to provide new residents at Branches with essential bedding items. #Aprildonationdrive

Great news - we are so pleased to announce we have been awarded #NationalLottery @Sport England funding as part of their Movement Fund! www.instagram.com/p/DWPKFFzlBM... #nationallottery #sportengland #brancheshostel #thankyou #goodnews #movementfund #funding #e17 #hostellife

A look inside one of our en-suite bathrooms 🚿, in one of the 27 bedrooms here at our hostel. Clean, private spaces that offer comfort, dignity, and a moment to reset. Could you help by donating today? 🌟 £10 could go towards buying toiletries for a person moving in to Branches Hostel #thankyou

This is what community looks like. Collaboration, shared purpose, and opportunities that benefit everyone involved. We love seeing partnerships like this flourish💚 www.instagram.com/p/DV6jt_FEsk... #gardening #localsupport #communitysupport #homelesshostel #homelessness

When someone moves into our hostel, they’re given a simple set of crockery — just for them. It’s those small things, that can make people feel at ‘home’ - Your donation can help that make the moving in process at Branches reassuring😊 www.instagram.com/p/DV1aIY9k2t... #donations #hostellife

** APOLOGIES ** - we had an error in our post with the address - so re-posting! Thank you to the person who spotted it 🙈 We are particularly in need of coffee, sugar, cheddar cheese, margarine, and jars of white pasta sauce. We would really appreciate your kindness. 😊 #marchdonationdrive

We are a small charity with often big needs! So, this year, we set out a mission that we would be more intentional and direct about what our residents could benefit from😊 We kicked off 2026 with our monthly drives, and it has been a success so far! #monthlydrives #brancheshostel #2026 #charity

We recently launched a new ‘Volunteer Quotes’ page on our website to give future volunteers a real insight into what it’s like to be part of Branches 😊 www.instagram.com/p/DVmPl6IlN-... #community #volunteerquote #volunteering #communitysupport #homelesshostel #homelessness

Thank you to @kiransupportservices for your warm words of appreciation! www.instagram.com/p/DVdebqrDf4... #thankyou #gratitude #kiransupportservices

4 ways you can make a difference to our charity this year 🙌 www.instagram.com/p/DVbDClyFKB... #charity #branches #makeadifference #e17 #localcharity #pleasedonate #giveback

We’re thrilled to share our latest jigsaw puzzle in the communal area (yes, we love a puzzle!). It’s always a fun project to have in the communal area for our residents, along with some past residents who love to drop by and visit 😊 At Branches Hostel, we wholehe... www.instagram.com/p/DVB6OmuFHZg/

Thank you to everyone who donated to our charity last month! It takes a village and an amazing community to help run our charity, and we’re always thankful for everyone who donates to us ❤ Thank you from all of us here at Branches! -Residents, service users, staf... www.instagram.com/p/DU9C9HiFMpe/

We always love welcoming Nadiene and her Therapy Dog, Pixie, to Branches. Residents absolutely adore Pixie and it’s not difficult to see why. Not only is she incredibly beautiful and gentle, but she has a way of looking at you that seems to see into your soul... www.instagram.com/p/DU3nDJnFExY/

We recently announced an incredible food pop-up hosted by Jake from We Flock CIC @gsstudiose11 in Leytonstone @no1churchlane. We donated surplus food, and Jake donated a microwave for our communal area😊 www.instagram.com/p/DUyddX4FPP... #foodbank #foodpopup

We always mention that we ensure all our donations go to good use, and nothing goes to waste - we have a very strong local community and have nurtured relationships with fellow charities and community groups to share any excess or surplus donations. From other lo... www.instagram.com/p/DUiZk2ED-G...

Our January Volunteer Round Up! A really great start to the year! Another month, and another great array of activities! Our hostel is always a hive of activity thanks to our Volunteer Coordinator, Nick, with support from everyone at the hostel, but especially our... www.instagram.com/p/DUd3GaKE9Ww/

This month we are focusing our donation drive on toiletries—items that may seem basic but can be a luxury for many residents. They play a crucial role in helping our residents maintain their dignity and practice self-care. Simply drop off items at our reception, TYSM! wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/

January has been a chaotic, slow and peaceful month all at the same time with December a distant memory away and febuary on the mind. It has given us a calmness with puzzles and Pixie, Pool competitions & winners, with beautiful words in cards and gratitude - Goodbye January 🫡 #monthlydump

A long-time volunteer and supporter of us is Charlie from @theblairacademy ❤ Charlie has lived experience as a homeless teenager, and now runs her own dance academy for healthy ageing with Hip Hop dance in care and community settings. She is an inspiration! www.instagram.com/p/DUS8zOAlK5...

We recently received a beautiful card filled with heart-warming words, and we wanted to share! While we strive to remain humble, we felt compelled to express our gratitude to all the people who support us, especially the families of residents who truly believe in ... www.instagram.com/p/DUOaVFgFEih/

Every year for the last 20 years @highams__park__school have supported us at Christmas by holding a Branches Christmas parcel Grotto competition for their students. This involves the students in their form groups and representing their school Houses, coming up wi... www.instagram.com/p/DUJQxhTlI1...

Our community ❤ We wanted to do a dedicated post to some of the local schools who help us year after year, and are always such a massive help to our charity over the festive period. Their donations are so generous and keep us stocked with food and daily supplies f... www.instagram.com/p/DT_P2ytk5IX/

A lovely message from this wonderful team of volunteers who cooked our New Years Day meal at our hostel! “Thank you for the opportunity to volunteer! On behalf of everyone, we had a wonderful time. Personally, it was a fantastic way to kick off 2026.” We couldn’... www.instagram.com/p/DT5z-Ypkwjt/

Sharing some more lovely pics from New Year’s Day at Branches hostel! Thank you so much to our volunteers! We couldn’t help but share more of these pics radiating warmth and yummy food! We might be biased, but it was such a great way to kick off 2026! Are you a... www.instagram.com/p/DTvg03Ol0s...

We are incredibly grateful for our dedicated volunteers who generously give their time to support our residents. It’s always a delight to meet new faces and hear their inspiring stories about why they choose to volunteer with us. We truly could not do wha... www.instagram.com/p/DTqpaQVADo...

Some images from our Boxing Day meal in Branches Hostel! A team of 8 volunteers came in to cook up a storm for our residents and service users – and doesn’t it look yummy! As massive thank you to all our festive volunteers who came in over the festive period, a... www.instagram.com/p/DTlNoUxEzL...

An ENORMOUS thank you to everyone who donated to our charity in December, and beyond! Everything is appreciated and we make sure everything goes to good use. We also have a very strong local community, and have nurtured relationships with fellow charities and comm... www.instagram.com/p/DTgEBeiEyTj/

December was a whopper! We are so grateful! Our monthly shout out to our amazing volunteers! ⭐ We need lots of volunteers in December and always do a massive drive to recruit kind people from our community – and this year was another massive success. We always ne... www.instagram.com/p/DTWDCrOk7z3/

The new year has arrived,ushering in a fresh opportunity to spread warmth and kindness! ⭐ Looking for ⭐ ➡️ Gently used, clean clothes in good condition. Simply drop off your contributions at Branches-we will showcase and organise them on our 'Branches Boutique' railing. 😊 #januaryclothesdrive

Homelessness is not just a seasonal issue that fades away after the holidays; it is a persistent challenge. Your generous donation plays a crucial role in providing support and resources that make a difference at any time 😊 wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/ #pleasedonate

www.instagram.com/reel/DSqATmZ... This year has been a remarkable journey, filled with moments that will forever resonate within our hearts! Our proudest achievement was undeniably the grand opening of our 'move-on' property😊 #brancheshostel #enabling_people #housemove #walthamstow #homelessness

These circumstances can create a cycle of instability that is difficult to escape☹ Individuals experiencing homelessness often face increased risks of physical and mental health disorders. Donate today! #donatetoday #brancheshostel #homelessness #socialdeprivation #donate #thankyou #walthamforest

It’s not too late to make a donation! This is our Christmas wish list, but donations of any kind are always appreciated (and needed) throughout the entire year – not just Christmas. Thank you to everyone who donates to our charity! ➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/ ... www.instagram.com/p/DSGOduzk1Wp/

We are so lucky to have regular volunteers to teach Tai Chi! We have a big focus on holistic and person-centred support at our hostel, so when an opportunity for Tai Chi classes came up, it seemed like the perfect complimentary addition to the range of classes and... www.instagram.com/p/DRuxC9ZEzxm/

We were THRILLED to be finalists at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2025 for our new move-on property, Stepping Stones! We were... www.instagram.com/p/DR14SqJjIN8/ ➡️ Find out more on our website here: wfcbranches.org.uk/stepping-sto... ⭐ Donate to our charity here: wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/

Leyton Midland Collective, thank you for believing in us and choosing our charity to collect donations! We are incredibly grateful 😊 www.instagram.com/p/DRpxgrQjG4... 🤗 #donations #leytonmidlandcollective #e17 #charity #walthamforest #support #thankyou #brancheshostel

We love a BBQ! Come rain or shine, even in October! This was our Halloween BBQ – just an excuse to bring the hostel together, really! We are lucky to have outside space which can facilitate this, and equally lucky to have wonderful volunteers who help, like the l... www.instagram.com/p/DRkwIvvE3dp/

Interesting images we stumbled upon regarding trauma shared via @mindforgefoundation. We are unique as a hostel in having an in-house, certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) psychotherapist. Residents have immediate and direct access to this much-need... www.instagram.com/p/DRP3gahE87N/

Thank you to everyone who donated their time in October! ⭐ In October, our volunteers racked up 154 hours in total, across 53 amazing volunteers. An amazing increase on our September hours and volunteers – thank you! This is just some of the volunteering activiti... www.instagram.com/p/DRAtFLRE-ad/

Our October Thank Yous! Thank you to everyone who donated to our hostel last month! From clothes, to food, to bedding, and more! How it is November already?? We are gearing up for the festive period, and appreciate all kind donations of items and money. We are a s... www.instagram.com/p/DQ2HjoUEwBX/

Ever wondered about Volunteering at Branches? Victoria from @stowbrothers tells it how it is! Thank you, Victoria (and all of the @stowbrothers team!) for... Read more: www.instagram.com/p/DQrNP9_gh2b/ #volunteerwithus #volunteering #localcharity #walthamstowcharity #community #volunteers #thankyou

For trustee week, we want to say thanks and show our gratitude for all that they do for us! We could not do what we do without them, and Branches and our core values stem from them: their belief, guidance, wealth of experience, and support. 🌟 www.linkedin.com/posts/branch... #trusteeweek #thankyou

Our volunteer hours for September! ⭐ If you are interested in volunteering, you can fill in the form on our website (link in bio and below), or else get in touch via: 💌 [email protected] 🔹 wfcbranches.org.uk/volunteer/ www.instagram.com/p/DQRF1mXExyg/