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 […]
A first timer’s view of Willfest – Wow! What a great day !
Such fun, what an experience! From Charlotte Chambers: I had absolutely no idea what to expect from Willfest25. This was my first ever time attending the event, let alone volunteering or performing. On top of that, the event had scaled up massively since the previous year, going from the CEO of the charity’s back garden […]
World Mental Health Day in Morrisons in Ilkeston
October 10th at Morrisons gave us more reasons for good conversations From Helen Vickers: On Friday 10th October, we took WGTF to Morrisons in Ilkeston to promote World Mental Health Day. We spent the day connecting with the local community, having great conversations, promoting the charity and sign posting people to mental health support both […]
Erewash Rotary fund two school wellbeing libraries and visit Wilsthorpe School
A visit to Wilsthorpe school to see the wellbeing library From Erewash Rotary Club: Last year, members heard a deeply personal and inspiring talk from Joanna Garvey about the work of The Will Garvey Trust Foundation. Set up in the wake of her son’s suicide, Joanna wanted to support young people experiencing mental health issues […]
