Branches Hostel (WFCNS)
@brancheshostel.bsky.social
Waltham Forest-based hostel, E17 London.Short-term accommodation, support, advocacy & counselling for former rough sleepers and single homeless people.
wfcbranches.org.uk
wfcbranches.org.uk
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
wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/
#pleasedonate
December 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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
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
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
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December 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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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
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
Donate today!
#donatetoday #brancheshostel #homelessness #socialdeprivation #donate #thankyou #walthamforest
December 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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
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/
Thank you to everyone who donates to our charity!
➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/
... www.instagram.com/p/DSGOduzk1Wp/
December 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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/
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/
December 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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/
➡️ Find out more on our website here: wfcbranches.org.uk/stepping-sto...
⭐ Donate to our charity here: wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/
December 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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/
➡️ 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
🤗 #donations #leytonmidlandcollective #e17 #charity #walthamforest #support #thankyou #brancheshostel
December 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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
🤗 #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/
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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/
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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/
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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/
November 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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. 🌟
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#trusteeweek #thankyou
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#trusteeweek #thankyou
November 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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
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/
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💌 [email protected]
🔹 wfcbranches.org.uk/volunteer/
www.instagram.com/p/DQRF1mXExyg/
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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/
💌 [email protected]
🔹 wfcbranches.org.uk/volunteer/
www.instagram.com/p/DQRF1mXExyg/
🎅 🤶 🍲 It's come around again so fast! We’re looking for festive volunteers to cook or do food prep on either Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year’s Day! (Or all 3..!)
If you would be interested in coming in to cook or to do food prep, drop us an email via [email protected] 📧
If you would be interested in coming in to cook or to do food prep, drop us an email via [email protected] 📧
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
🎅 🤶 🍲 It's come around again so fast! We’re looking for festive volunteers to cook or do food prep on either Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year’s Day! (Or all 3..!)
If you would be interested in coming in to cook or to do food prep, drop us an email via [email protected] 📧
If you would be interested in coming in to cook or to do food prep, drop us an email via [email protected] 📧
Our monthly thank you, from all of us at Branches! ❤️
We appreciate it all!
- @atassifoundation
- @thefelixproject.bsky.social
- @woodstreet_bakery
- @abundantlifehousing
- @weareactschurch
- @kiccengland
- @sheild of faith
- @sainsburys.bsky.social
➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/
#thankyou
We appreciate it all!
- @atassifoundation
- @thefelixproject.bsky.social
- @woodstreet_bakery
- @abundantlifehousing
- @weareactschurch
- @kiccengland
- @sheild of faith
- @sainsburys.bsky.social
➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/
#thankyou
October 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our monthly thank you, from all of us at Branches! ❤️
We appreciate it all!
- @atassifoundation
- @thefelixproject.bsky.social
- @woodstreet_bakery
- @abundantlifehousing
- @weareactschurch
- @kiccengland
- @sheild of faith
- @sainsburys.bsky.social
➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/
#thankyou
We appreciate it all!
- @atassifoundation
- @thefelixproject.bsky.social
- @woodstreet_bakery
- @abundantlifehousing
- @weareactschurch
- @kiccengland
- @sheild of faith
- @sainsburys.bsky.social
➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate/
#thankyou
Join a celebration of World Mental Health Day, hosted by WF Social Prescribing.
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🔹 Friday, 10th October
🔹 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🔹 Leytonstone Library – Community Room/1st Floor 6 Church Lane E11 1HG
#walthamforest #e17 #worldmentalhealthday #socialprescribers
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🔹 Friday, 10th October
🔹 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🔹 Leytonstone Library – Community Room/1st Floor 6 Church Lane E11 1HG
#walthamforest #e17 #worldmentalhealthday #socialprescribers
October 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Join a celebration of World Mental Health Day, hosted by WF Social Prescribing.
www.instagram.com/p/DPgspbFExL...
🔹 Friday, 10th October
🔹 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🔹 Leytonstone Library – Community Room/1st Floor 6 Church Lane E11 1HG
#walthamforest #e17 #worldmentalhealthday #socialprescribers
www.instagram.com/p/DPgspbFExL...
🔹 Friday, 10th October
🔹 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🔹 Leytonstone Library – Community Room/1st Floor 6 Church Lane E11 1HG
#walthamforest #e17 #worldmentalhealthday #socialprescribers
Here is our finished puzzle🤗
If you have any spare lying around at home, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
You can also donate money safely and directly to us through our website:
➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate
Donations – big or small – are always appreciated. Thank you!
#donate #thankyou
If you have any spare lying around at home, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
You can also donate money safely and directly to us through our website:
➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate
Donations – big or small – are always appreciated. Thank you!
#donate #thankyou
October 8, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Here is our finished puzzle🤗
If you have any spare lying around at home, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
You can also donate money safely and directly to us through our website:
➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate
Donations – big or small – are always appreciated. Thank you!
#donate #thankyou
If you have any spare lying around at home, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
You can also donate money safely and directly to us through our website:
➡️ wfcbranches.org.uk/donate
Donations – big or small – are always appreciated. Thank you!
#donate #thankyou
More FREE Bollywood dance classes! Women only ♀️
Every Saturday, September – November, 9-10am, Leyton
What a great way to keep fit…! It definitely beats running in the rain!
@bollyxwithmevy
#fitness #bollywooddance #danceclass #free #leyton #womenonly
Every Saturday, September – November, 9-10am, Leyton
What a great way to keep fit…! It definitely beats running in the rain!
@bollyxwithmevy
#fitness #bollywooddance #danceclass #free #leyton #womenonly
October 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
More FREE Bollywood dance classes! Women only ♀️
Every Saturday, September – November, 9-10am, Leyton
What a great way to keep fit…! It definitely beats running in the rain!
@bollyxwithmevy
#fitness #bollywooddance #danceclass #free #leyton #womenonly
Every Saturday, September – November, 9-10am, Leyton
What a great way to keep fit…! It definitely beats running in the rain!
@bollyxwithmevy
#fitness #bollywooddance #danceclass #free #leyton #womenonly
⚠️ Parent & Carer Alert: The “Salt & Ice Challenge”
A dangerous online trend is resurfacing where children put salt on their skin and press ice on top.
www.instagram.com/p/DPYVe7pE8M...
#StaySafe #warning #saltandicechallenge #e17 #walthamforest
A dangerous online trend is resurfacing where children put salt on their skin and press ice on top.
www.instagram.com/p/DPYVe7pE8M...
#StaySafe #warning #saltandicechallenge #e17 #walthamforest
October 7, 2025 at 7:24 AM
⚠️ Parent & Carer Alert: The “Salt & Ice Challenge”
A dangerous online trend is resurfacing where children put salt on their skin and press ice on top.
www.instagram.com/p/DPYVe7pE8M...
#StaySafe #warning #saltandicechallenge #e17 #walthamforest
A dangerous online trend is resurfacing where children put salt on their skin and press ice on top.
www.instagram.com/p/DPYVe7pE8M...
#StaySafe #warning #saltandicechallenge #e17 #walthamforest
Reposted by Branches Hostel (WFCNS)
Untreated vision and hearing problems trap people experiencing homelessness in cycles of poverty. This is what's being done to break them.
The hidden cost of going unseen and unheard
www.bigissue.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Untreated vision and hearing problems trap people experiencing homelessness in cycles of poverty. This is what's being done to break them.
Our new move on property garden is coming on! We wanted to keep space to a maximum but upkeep to a minimum, and it's been a real team effort from all of the office staff to get it to where it is today 😊
#moveonproperty #brancheshostel #supportingchange #homelessness #garden #nature #greenspaces
#moveonproperty #brancheshostel #supportingchange #homelessness #garden #nature #greenspaces
October 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Our new move on property garden is coming on! We wanted to keep space to a maximum but upkeep to a minimum, and it's been a real team effort from all of the office staff to get it to where it is today 😊
#moveonproperty #brancheshostel #supportingchange #homelessness #garden #nature #greenspaces
#moveonproperty #brancheshostel #supportingchange #homelessness #garden #nature #greenspaces
@Social Bite is an extraordinary social enterprise that is making a difference! this vital event is happening TODAY at the bustling Victoria Station!
#homelessness #basicneeds #foodandshelter #socialbite #share #support #e17 #londonhomelessness #help #collectivesupport
#homelessness #basicneeds #foodandshelter #socialbite #share #support #e17 #londonhomelessness #help #collectivesupport
October 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
@Social Bite is an extraordinary social enterprise that is making a difference! this vital event is happening TODAY at the bustling Victoria Station!
#homelessness #basicneeds #foodandshelter #socialbite #share #support #e17 #londonhomelessness #help #collectivesupport
#homelessness #basicneeds #foodandshelter #socialbite #share #support #e17 #londonhomelessness #help #collectivesupport
What a fantastic initiative by @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social! Pick a coat or swap it before the cold fully sets in 😊—3 weeks left!
• Drop-off: Sat, Oct 11th to 17th
• Pick-up: Sat, Oct 18th from 9:30 AM to 1 PM
• Where: Salvation Army - 434 Forest Road, London E17
#PickACoat #SalvationArmy
• Drop-off: Sat, Oct 11th to 17th
• Pick-up: Sat, Oct 18th from 9:30 AM to 1 PM
• Where: Salvation Army - 434 Forest Road, London E17
#PickACoat #SalvationArmy
October 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
What a fantastic initiative by @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social! Pick a coat or swap it before the cold fully sets in 😊—3 weeks left!
• Drop-off: Sat, Oct 11th to 17th
• Pick-up: Sat, Oct 18th from 9:30 AM to 1 PM
• Where: Salvation Army - 434 Forest Road, London E17
#PickACoat #SalvationArmy
• Drop-off: Sat, Oct 11th to 17th
• Pick-up: Sat, Oct 18th from 9:30 AM to 1 PM
• Where: Salvation Army - 434 Forest Road, London E17
#PickACoat #SalvationArmy
October Mental Health Mates Higham's Park Walks!
@mentalhealthmateshighamspark
What a beautiful time of year to start if you have never been! Autumn is such a glorious time of the year, and this is such a fantastic support group 🤝
#mentalhealthmates #mentalhealth #walks #walking #walkingforhealth
@mentalhealthmateshighamspark
What a beautiful time of year to start if you have never been! Autumn is such a glorious time of the year, and this is such a fantastic support group 🤝
#mentalhealthmates #mentalhealth #walks #walking #walkingforhealth
October 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
October Mental Health Mates Higham's Park Walks!
@mentalhealthmateshighamspark
What a beautiful time of year to start if you have never been! Autumn is such a glorious time of the year, and this is such a fantastic support group 🤝
#mentalhealthmates #mentalhealth #walks #walking #walkingforhealth
@mentalhealthmateshighamspark
What a beautiful time of year to start if you have never been! Autumn is such a glorious time of the year, and this is such a fantastic support group 🤝
#mentalhealthmates #mentalhealth #walks #walking #walkingforhealth