Season's Greetings from Walton Charity

As we look back on 2025, we’re struck by how much has been achieved through the commitment, compassion, and resilience of our community. We are deeply grateful for the generosity and dedication of our partners. Every donation, hour volunteered, and conversation shared has played a huge part in our work this year. Together, we have made sure we meet the increasing needs of our community while also laying the foundations for our future.

As we move into the year ahead, we do so with realism, but also hope. 2026 will be a big year with our upcoming move to Church Farm in Hersham, which will see the expansion of our community hub into a larger, more accessible space.

Scroll down for some of our 2025 highlights - click on the pictures below to read more!

Opening our key worker almshouse

Signing the End Poverty Pledge

Visiting Westminster to discuss Universal Credit

Hosting our pre-loved school uniform shop

Welcoming fundholders to our learning event

Winning the 'Innovation for Living' award

Publishing our foodbank client report

Welcoming families and organisations to Space to Grow

Holding a raffle as Squires' Charity of the Year

Welcoming corporate volunteers to our green spaces

Running art sessions at our community allotment

Running activities with our residents

Christmas lunch at our almshouses

Collecting foodbank donations at Waitrose

Showing our local MP The Bridge

More than a Meal appeal

“Over the past year, there were times when I literally had no money for food,” says Jane*. “But pride stopped me from going to the foodbank. I’m a registered probation officer – I’ve always been the one giving out the referrals.”

With your help, we’re expanding The Bridge into a larger community hub at Church Farm, Hersham where parents from working families can access a community pantry, practical courses, trusted advice and a friendly conversation when they need it most.