A note from Wattle Lane Community
Dear neighbour,
Wattle Lane Community is a local charity making sure nobody in Melbourne goes hungry, lonely or without help. Our food bank, community meals, befriending, youth and advice programmes are run by a small team and more than 400 volunteers, and funded almost entirely by people like you.
With thanks,
Grace Mensah
Chief Executive
Why Wattle Lane Community
The details that make Wattle Lane Community the easy choice for supporters in Melbourne.
Every penny raised here is spent here, helping people in Melbourne.
More than 400 neighbours give their time, so your gift goes further.
Everyone is welcomed with dignity, a cup of tea and a listening ear.
We publish exactly where every pound goes, every year.
Registered charity, independent trustees and robust safeguarding.
UK taxpayers can add 25% to every gift at no extra cost.
Trusted in Melbourne
A few figures behind Wattle Lane Community, and the supporters who make them possible.
Food parcels last year
Active volunteers
Extra income secured through advice
Of every £1 spent on our work
How it works
Here's what to expect when you choose Wattle Lane Community, from first hello to the finished result.
Step 01
Reach us online, by phone or in person and tell us what you're after.
Step 02
We listen, answer your questions and shape everything around what you need.
Step 03
Our team take care of the details, then check in to make sure you're happy.
Reviews
I was so embarrassed the first time I came in. Nobody made me feel small. They gave me a parcel, a cup of tea and sorted out the benefit I'd been missing for months.
Lorraine
Food bank visitor
0 average from 300+ supporters in Melbourne
Get started
Tell us what you need and our team will take it from there. It's quick, there's no obligation and we reply the same day.