Our work

Everything we offer.

Explore every programme and find the right fit for you.

Most popular

Firm favourites with our supporters.

The things people ask The Willow Tree Foundation for most, with clear prices and team who know their stuff.

Most needed01 / 04

Community food bank

Three days of nutritious emergency food for anyone in crisis, with no judgement and a cup of tea.

DonateFree · Tue & Fri, 10am – 2pm
Community food bank
Waiting list open02 / 04

Befriending older neighbours

Weekly visits and phone calls that pair older people living alone with a trained volunteer friend.

DonateFree · One hour a week
Befriending older neighbours
Book early03 / 04

Holiday activity club

Free days of sport, crafts, trips and a healthy lunch for children during the school holidays.

DonateFree for eligible families · Easter, summer & Christmas holidays
Holiday activity club
20 roles open04 / 04

Volunteer with us

From packing parcels to mentoring a teenager, give a few hours and make a real difference.

DonateGive 2+ hours a month · Flexible shifts
Volunteer with us

Not sure which is right for you? Volunteer with us

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Let's get started.

Pull the cord, or skip straight ahead: The Willow Tree Foundation is ready when you are.

FAQ

The questions we hear most.

The top three, answered up front. Everything else supporters ask the The Willow Tree Foundation team is just below.

01Most asked

How much of my donation goes to your work?

89p of every £1 we spend goes directly on our programmes. The rest covers the essential costs of raising funds and running a safe, well-governed charity. Our full accounts are published every year.

02Donating

What is Gift Aid?

If you're a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid lets us claim an extra 25p from the government for every £1 you give, at no cost to you. Just tick the box when you donate; you need to have paid at least as much tax as we'll claim in that year.

03Donating

Can I choose what my donation pays for?

Yes. You can give to a specific programme, such as the food bank or youth mentoring. Unrestricted gifts are especially valuable, though, because they let us respond wherever the need is greatest.

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