Nottingham Trent University, Service Learning module helps and supports WTF plans to prepare students for university
Thank you to the team from WTF! By Jo Garvey: Undergraduates have recently been taking part in their ‘Service Learning ‘ module at Nottingham Trent University working with local organisations and business to solve ‘real world’ problems within the organisation. Our brief for them was to explore the transition from sixth form or college to […]
Immense thanks to the St James’s Place Wealth Management and Financial Planning team who will financially support our WTF Care Leavers Project.
From WTF – Thank you for funding our Care Leavers Project! By Jo Garvey: St James’ Place, Wealth Management and Financial Planning, are supporting WTF with a generous grant of £2500. This will support our Care Leavers project. Working with the Derbyshire County Council Care Leavers team we provide young people leaving care, with a […]
Ultra Challenge Update – Keep it going Chris, we are literally right behind you!
Chris Chambers is putting himself on the line and running crazy distances to raise money for Will Garvey Trust Foundation. Epic! Keep it going Chris ! Here is his update By Chris Chambers: ULTRA CHALLENGE 2026: UPDATE & SURPRISE EVENT! Wow! My page has hit a magnificent £456! Sincere thanks to everyone who has donated […]
WTF’s Hadley Trueman recognised with an Erewash Civic Voluntary Award – well done Hadley!
Our own Hadley Trueman was recognised at the Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards held by Erewash Borough Council with a richly deserved award for his fantastic contribution to our community! As Hadley reflected….. “On March 20th, I attended the 2026 Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards, which had been absent for many years. I feel honoured to have been […]
Linking Hope Network event: connecting organisations and individuals affected by suicide
Linking Hope are about strengthening links between organisations and individuals who are affected by suicide and suicide bereavement. From: Jo Garvey ‘Linking Hope’ was set up following the success of Derby and Derbyshire’s Baton of Hope last September. Their mission is simple: ‘to strengthen and connect organisations that support people affected by suicide and suicide […]
WTF attend Broomfield Hall Inclusion Showcase Event
Great opportunity to connect and celebrate with young people at Broomfield Hall campus From: Jo Garvey It was an absolute joy to be invited to this event again which aims to show off the fantastic work staff and students are doing to support young people with SEND into the workplace. Lots of charities and organisations, […]
WTF take over the Shipley Park 5k Run. So good to be involved in local events and offer the opportunity to talk
Park Runs are fabulous. We feel privileged to help run the local event and to get the opportunity to talk with runners, walkers and ramblers WTF volunteers turned up in their numbers to help marshal the Parkrun at Shipley Park on a gorgeous, wintry, Saturday morning. Nearly 200 runners turned up to run the 5k. […]
WTF join the Manor Foundation Open Day at Ilkeston Town FC
A wonderful day at Ilkeston Town FC’s Manor Ground providing the right opportunities to talk and support our communities. By: Joanna Garvey The Manor Foundation is the charitable arm of Ilkeston Town FC and aims to provide opportunities for the local community to get involved in sport and in volunteering. On the day there was […]
Race Night at the Old Black Horse! Another grandstand finish ! And £1400+ raised!
What a fabulous night. We raised £1400+. Big shout for the Old Black Horse, Mapperley. It makes such a difference to have a team like them helping us in so many ways! We are so grateful to the Old Black Horse in Mapperley Village who hosted us for this event. They are great supporters of […]
Hadley cycles and raises £609 for WTF!
On yer bike, Hadley! We are so grateful for the £609 raised for WTF! Big thanks! From Hadley Trueman This past week, I embarked on my biggest challenge yet, both physically and mentally. I rode my bike 643 kilometres / 400 miles around West Midlands, hilly Wales and the North West before returning […]
