More pictures from the Hoe Street Mutual Aid Group! 😊 We donated some of our surplus food because we were fortunate to receive generous food donations—so much that we, as a hostel, couldn’t possibly consume it all! A heartfelt thank you to Hoe Street Food Bank! 😊 #mutualaid

When it comes to letting your creative juices flow in combination with practicing mindfulness, there a few mediums better than LEGO for us! 🧱 Every other Wednesday we run a Lego Club at Branches—there’s no telling what creations we may end up with at the end 😊#legoclub

More house updates: These pictures are from January of this year, and we’re so excited to share the start of our first kitchen project with Howdens 😊! Everything is coming together beautifully to make a cosy and comfortable home for many years to come! #howdens

The image says it all! We loved this image we saw recently, which tagged the @samaritanscharity, quoting their SHUSH tips to be a better listener: “🤍 Show you care - focus on the other person, make eye contac... instagram.com/p/DHqDtzkO_T6/ #samaritans #shush #shushtips #listening

Our talented Sabah hosted a henna art session, showcasing her beautiful creations! In addition to her administrative & reception duties, she has a wealth of creativity & talent that includes designing henna art, knitting, crocheting, cooking, and jewellery making😊❤️ #hennaart

Pixie came back to see us! Bringing her brilliant calming energy and joyful spirit that brings everyone together! At six years old, she’s such a delight, filling our space with warmth and making us all smile 😊 #pixie #dogs #pets #therapydogs #therapeutic #hostel #brancheshostel

Our new Money Club with CAP helps you manage your money efficiently + effectively! Open to all residents and services users at Branches. It started today but you can still join us for the next 3 sessions from next week onwards... instagram.com/p/DH200uoOQk7/ #manageyourmoney

Another fun baking session in the Branches kitchen recently! Four of our residents made delicious vegan banana bread guided by our amazing Volunteer Coordinator, Nick. Aprons on and hairnets elegantly applied, the residents got stuck in, mixing (very) ... instagram.com/p/DH5ZookOPMd/…

We couldn’t resist looking back at the old garden pictures to reminisce about how the space used to look! This throwback is from the early days, with the old cherry tree and the overgrown shrubs and greenery! Seeing all the rec... instagram.com/p/DH7-bGcuCVe/… #gardenspace #greenery

Branches Hostel was built in 2011, and we have a small gym for residents to use. We are also incredibly fortunate to have Wendy, a fitness instructor, who volunteers regularly to run training sessions 😊💪 instagram.com/p/DH-jOZkuokS/… #thankyouwendy #wendy #personaltrainer

There's so much magic in the little things that can lead to something bigger and better—like the power of letting go & the joy of slowing down! Last year, we received a lovely email from Bodart Practice, introducing themselves & offering to run a workshop for us. 😊#Thankyou

Some more behind the scenes pics of our new move on hous, from December! This is slightly out of sync chronologically with what we've been sharing so far, but we love to see the detail and the raw reno work ha... instagram.com/p/DII2aOmuHl7/… #moveonproject #branchehostel #hostellife

Sharing this from the Waltham Forest Giving Manager, free therapy for the community! Creative therapy at Lea Bridge Library. To commence on 15th Feb for 12 weeks – so there’s still time! Contact details on the post: instagram.com/p/DILbLqquor5/ #homelesscharity #community

Every house has a unique story to tell, and through the extensive work that has been done over time, every part of the house contributes to it's rich history - and it's future 😊 Grateful for the support and funding that has made it all possible – THANK YOU ❤️ #EcoFriendlyHome

Waltham Forest Sexual Health Outreach Service The Council runs regular free and confidential pop-up clinics in a variety of locations, including once a month in Family Hubs. April to September 2025 clinic dates: •Chingford Family Hub: last Friday o... instagram.com/p/DIOpLawOwsT/

Our monthly thank you post to EVERYONE (not just those mentioned here) who has every donated to us, but especially those who did so in March. Every contribution - whether it’s food, time, energy, clothing, toiletries, or money - means so much to resid... instagram.com/p/DIQkxXZsecM/

⭐ Social Prescribing Wellbeing Cafés in Waltham Forest ☕ From our friends at London Borough of Waltham Forest. Cafes offer 10 free weekly sessions with activities, talks, support from friendly staff and buddy volunteers and tea or coffee and healthy snacks. #socialwellbeing

We are excited to announce the new dates for Lego Club! Remember, Lego isn’t just for kids; it’s a wonderful way for everyone to connect, engage in conversations over hot drinks, and reduce feelings of isolation😊 #LEGO #DeStress #GroupWork #BranchesHostel #Therapeutic

Last Spring! Looking back at how far we’ve come… Check out these old pictures of the house from March 2024! Here, the back office is a skeleton, and inside the house, these pictures show off the bricks a... instagram.com/p/DIdc0gfR0K8/… #victorianhouse #ecofriendlyhome #homelessness

Regram @the_gleaners_cafe: “☀️TIMINGS CHANGE ☀️ From Thursday 17th April, our community living room at The Gleaners will be changing a little bit. Our cafe lunch set up is going to look more like a communal feas.... instagram.com/p/DIgBl6AMP2Y/ #gleanerscafe #community #paywhatyoucan