Shipley Park Fun Run , why we want to get involved (as we did a few weeks ago)
We can make a difference at events like this By Charlotte Chambers: A few weeks ago, I woke up way too early for my liking, chugged an energy drink, and quickly left my house. Normally, I’d be annoyed doing this, but I was restless as I was going to another WTF event. Let me quickly […]
Fantastic news, we are so honoured – Erewash Voluntary Action name Will Garvey Trust Foundation as ‘Erewash Community Group of the Year’ 2026
Thank you to the Erewash Voluntary Action for naming us their Community Group of the Year 2026 Here’s what Erewash Voluntary Action said: 🏆 EREWASH COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR 2026 🏆 Sponsored by Erewash Borough Council We’re delighted to announce that the winner of this year’s Erewash Community Group of the Year Award is… […]
Why become a volunteer ? Reflections by our Chair Jodie Cook
Thoughts about why I volunteer. It’s a special feeling. By Jodie Cook: This #Volunteers Week 2026 I reflected on how my parents and those around me growing up influenced my drive to volunteer. Every week my mum and dad, sometimes separately and often together visited elderly people, helped them with tasks and shopping and undertook […]
Ever considered a ‘Gratitude List’? Here’s our own Lindsey with some insights
The Gratitude Attitude! It makes a difference to me, maybe it can for you too By Lindsey Fox: I write a gratitude list every morning. It was a suggestion from my sponsor in the 12 step fellowship I am part of. It is now the foundation of every day. A grateful alcoholic need never drink again. […]
What a fantastic day at the Manor Foundation Football & Fun Day!
Thank you to the Manor Foundation for the opportunity to engage with young people By Manor Foundation and Adam Thomson MP and WTF: Manor Foundation: “ What a fantastic day at our Football & Fun Day! The energy and enthusiasm throughout the day was incredible; all the children were a credit to themselves with their […]
Coffee, cake and conversations with WTF in Mental Health Awareness week
Thank you to the team from WTF! Coffee, Cake, and Conversations To mark the end of Mental Health Awareness week, Jodie – our Chair, wanted to do something to raise awareness of the charity; and for a change something that didn’t involve lacing up her trainers. Jodie and Andrew, her husband, held a coffee morning […]
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust receive first Wellbeing Library
Another Wellbeing Library in place – report from Lindsey Fox On Wednesday, Esteem Valley Academy received their first Wellness Library delivery from Why Talking Fixes Will Garvey Trust Foundation. EVA staff member Lindsey has gone above and beyond for this project and shares her story below. “I am thrilled to announce that we have had […]
Nottingham Trent University, Service Learning module helps and supports WTF plans to prepare students for university
Thank you to the team, great work ! 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 […]
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 […]
Derby University seed funding for WTF to create a talking community within the university’s student population.
Thank you @derbyuni, we are ready to get started on this project together.
