This Christmas, our Tree of Hope stands proudly inside Worcester Cathedral, wrapped in poetry, fabric and human stories.
It’s part of our 40th Anniversary Christmas campaign — Help Rewrite the Story — celebrating four decades of compassion and inviting our community to help us write a kinder, fairer chapter together.
Together with local poet Emma Davidson and people we support, we’ve created a tree wrapped in clothing, words and poetry — each piece representing a real story, a personal challenge, or a hope for the year ahead.
We’ve called it “Threads of Hope: Wrapped in Stories,” because every stitch, every line of poetry, and every piece of fabric tells part of a journey — of hardship, of healing, and of hope.
“The tree is made from clothing and materials that symbolise the warmth and generosity of our community,” says Emma. “Every decoration carries a message or reflection written by someone who has found strength through Maggs. It’s a tapestry of lived experience, empathy and creativity.”
This project is part of our wider 40th Anniversary Christmas campaign — Help Rewrite the Story. Give the Gift of Hope. It celebrates forty years of standing alongside people experiencing homelessness, and invites everyone in our community to play a part in writing a kinder, fairer story together.
When you visit Worcester Cathedral this December, you’ll find our tree among many others — but we hope ours feels a little different. You can add your own message of hope by writing on one of our hanging baubles, joining a growing collection of voices and wishes that will stay with the tree throughout the festival.
“This tree is everything Maggs stands for — compassion, creativity, and the belief that hope can be rebuilt,” says Melissa Blewitt, Fundraising, Communications & Relationships Manager at Maggs. “It’s been co-created with the people we support, so it’s full of real stories and emotions. Every word, every piece of fabric, every decoration represents someone’s journey — and together, they show what community can do.”
One of the people who took part told us:
“Writing my story for the tree made me realise how far I’ve come. It’s a small thing, but it felt like being seen — like my words mattered.”
This tree is our way of saying thank you — to everyone who has supported Maggs, to everyone who believes in compassion, and to everyone who chooses hope.
Visit the Tree of Hope
📍 Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
🗓 4 December 2025 – 6 January 2026
Every message and every donation helps us continue to provide hot meals, warm clothing and life-changing support to people experiencing homelessness across Worcestershire.
Join us this Christmas. Add your voice. Help rewrite the story.
www.maggsdaycentre.co.uk/christmas-2025
