WTF attends the 2023 Annual Harmless conference: Self harm and suicide prevention.

An informative and motivating conference at the Trent Conference Centre, Nottingham The Annual Harmless Conference, ‘From Harm to Hope’ took place at Trent Conference Centre, Nottingham. The theme: Keeping Access High when Resources are low. The speeches and the workshops provided much food for thought, and the challenges facing statutory and voluntary sector services was […]
Chloe explains what it means to be a WTF Ambassador

Chloe explains what it means to be an Ambassador for the Will Garvey Trust Foundation Click the video link below to hear from Chloe about why she is a Youth Ambassador for WTF and what it means to her. Recorded at Willfest 2022 in September.
WTF Winter Ball 2023 is happening on February 4th – See details here.

Our 2023 Winter Ball will be held at Breadsall Priory on Saturday 4th February The WTF Winter Ball tickets are on sale now! Send a message to winterball23@willgarveytrustfoundation.org.ukEarly bird tickets at £42.50 are on sale until the end of November. Tickets will be £45.00 thereafter.Join us for a ‘Black Tie’ evening of great food, great […]
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 […]