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Branches Hostel (WFCNS)
@brancheshostel.bsky.social
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Waltham Forest-based hostel, E17 London.Short-term accommodation, support, advocacy & counselling for former rough sleepers and single homeless people.

wfcbranches.org.uk
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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/
December 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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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
December 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
November 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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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:

💌 volunteering@wfcbranches.org.uk
🔹 wfcbranches.org.uk/volunteer/

www.instagram.com/p/DQRF1mXExyg/
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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🎅 🤶 🍲 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 volunteering@wfcbranches.org.uk 📧
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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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
October 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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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
October 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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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
October 8, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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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
October 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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⚠️ 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
October 7, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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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
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October 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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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
October 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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@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
October 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Our communal area is a hive of activity, featuring a large TV, comfortable seating, café-style seating, a pool table, and jigsaw puzzles!

Do you have any jigsaw puzzles lying around? Why not donate them! We're always looking for more!

#jigsaw #hobby #groupwork #hostellife #donate #localcharity
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Our volunteer hours for August! ⭐ In August, our volunteers racked up 94 hours in total! Across 30 talented and wonderful volunteers. (For context, a full-time job @ 40/week, is 160 hours per month!)
www.instagram.com/p/DPLg8JyFDj...

💌 volunteering@wfcbranches.org.uk
🔹 wfcbranches.org.uk/volunteer/
We are now whispering the C word… (Christmas!), and always need volunteers – they are just as important over the festive period as they are throughout the year. Do you have a skill, hobby, or interest you’d like to share? Or perhaps you would just like to hang out and chat? Or perhaps you own a pet that would be good for pet therapy? We also open to all ideas! If you are interested in volunteering, or want to learn more about how you can get involved, you can fill in the form on our website (link in bio and below), or else get in touch via: 💌 volunteering@wfcbranches.org.uk 🔹 https://wfcbranches.org.uk/volunteer/ Our Volunteer Coordinator, Nick, can talk you through what it involves and can help you understand how you can make a difference volunteering at Branches 😊
September 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Wellness Wednesday! Sharing from our friends at @London Borough of Waltham Forest and @greenleafroadbaptistchurch

Coffee, chat, community and mental health ☮️

This one is on 1st Oct for this special guest speaker.

#wellnesswednesday #community #guestspeaker #mentalhealth #faith
September 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Preparing for Winter Wellness ❄️🥶

Mon 29th Sept-Waltham Forest’s Social Prescribing team.
Leyton Sports Ground Sports Hall, E10 6RJ.

-Buses 69 and 97 stop outside.
-Buses W16, 58 and 158 stop nearby.

Contact:social.prescribing@walthamforest.gov.uk
#walthamforest #winterwellness #socialprescribing
September 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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At Branches, we love a BBQ and anything food-related! Nick's potato salad went down so well 😊 And for dessert, Cathy made a bread pudding and a rhubarb crumble with organic home-grown rhubarb from her garden!

#brancheshostel #hostellife #branchesbbq
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM