The Matthew Tree Project

The Matthew Tree Project (TMTP) supports people facing crisis by addressing the root causes of poverty with dignity, compassion, and long-term personalised support. Our flagship programme — Rebuilding Lives — provides: • Emergency access to food, essentials, and clothing • One-to-one crisis support, advocacy & safeguarding • Debt, housing, and benefits support • Skills, confidence, and community rebuilding • Tailored pathways out of poverty We work with families, single parents, older people, and individuals experiencing some of the most complex challenges in Bristol. Every person is welcomed without judgement and supported until they are safely back on their feet. Our impact: • Over one-to-one support sessions delivered • 93% of clients stabilise & move forward within 6 months • 100% say they feel "respected, safe, and valued" • Zero-wait access to crisis support when it matters most Winter Appeal 2025 — No Child Forgotten This December we are facing unprecedented demand. Our winter campaign aims to raise to ensure no child faces crisis alone. Support here: https://justgiving.com/campaign/nochildforgotten2025 Get involved: • Corporate partnerships • Staff volunteering days • Christmas appeals • Funding collaborations • Long-term strategic partnerships Contact: mark.goodway@thematthewtreeproject.org