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/
26.02.2026 08:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
25.02.2026 08:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
24.02.2026 14:39 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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😊
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#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...
12.02.2026 08:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
11.02.2026 08:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
05.02.2026 10:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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!
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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/
03.02.2026 17:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
03.02.2026 12:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
29.01.2026 16:35 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
27.01.2026 09:24 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
22.01.2026 08:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
21.01.2026 11:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
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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
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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/
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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/
10.12.2025 09:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
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⭐ 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/
03.12.2025 10:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
25.11.2025 11:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
20.11.2025 09:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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/
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