WTF attended Chesterfield Pride (July 24th) to create awareness, have bold discussions and forge new friendships
The first visit to Chesterfield Pride for WTF and so much achieved – an excellent day! What a great day we had at Chesterfield pride! It was our first visit and we will definitely aim to go back next year. Despite early hiccups (signposting was rubbish) we got set up in the perfect spot – […]
WTF ‘talking’ with the community at the West Hallam Well Dressing Festival July 2022
WTF had a fantastic day at this year’s Well Dressing Festival The sun was out, there were loads of stalls and activities, and a lovely buzz around the village. We had a stall and shared information about the organsiations available locally that can help young people when their mental health begins to affect their life. […]
Charity football match provides great enjoyment and raises money for WTF
Football 4 Charities event to help and support the Will Garvey Trust Foundation Matt Gough used to swim with Will at Ilkeston Swimming Club, many moons ago, and organizing a fundraiser has something he’s wanted to do since Will died. We had started making plans but then along came a national pandemic and everything was […]
WTF presents to the Erewash Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Mental Wellbeing Network
The Erewash Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Mental Wellbeing Network The Network exists to bring together individuals who support children and young people in the Erewash area to share skills, information, experiences, good practice and resources thereby improving the service available to young people locally. WTF have been part of this network for several years […]
Quiz night in May raises £350 for Will Garvey Trust Foundation
A fabulous quiz, hosted by our very own Kev, delights friends old and new and raises £350 for our Wellbeing Libraries Our first quiz night in absolutely ages (cos of the pandemic) but it was definitely worth the wait! Quizmaster Kev was on top form, with his usual range of mind boggling ideas for rounds. […]
World Book Night – Why ‘Reading’ fixes too !
Take back control, you’re not done at the helm of your life yet! If only there were a way to reduce loneliness, increase empathy, help with sleeping, relax and, reduce stress! There is. Read on. No, actually, read on. These are all wonderful by products of reading. Cheerful, colourful, collateral of just picking up a […]
WTF Multi media project showcased at The Quad, Derby
Multi-media project goes on display at the Quad in February 2022 Abbie, at Derby Quad, hosted WTF’s Multi-Media project in February. Seeing the art work the young people had created displayed in the public gallery was just wonderful. I felt so proud of all of them and proud of how WTF is engaging with young […]
45 for 45 – The Gryphons raise £287 for Will Garvey Trust Foundation
Leeds Gryphons raise £287 for WTF Will loved playing American Football and his time as linebacker for Leeds Gryphons whilst he was at Uni was something he looked forward to and he became club secretary in his second year. Since Will died the Gryphons have supported WTF in many ways and this year is no […]
Success for WTF in the Tesco Groundwork Community Grant scheme, to help us hold Mental Health Awareness workshops in 2022
Success for WTF in the Tesco Groundwork Community Grant scheme, to help us hold Mental Health Awareness workshops locally Exciting news! A community grant, for a community project, from a community minded business. Thank you, Tesco, for supporting our little charity in doing what we can to make a difference in the lives of young people. […]
Wellbeing libraries making great progress in local schools
Wellbeing Libraries making great progress in local schools More than 200 school age children die by suicide every single year. How can this be right? Every time I look at, or hear, the statistics, I’m horrified, saddened, frustrated, angered, and a million other things too. What kind of a world are we living in when […]
