On Saturday 9th November 2024 during the Winter Wonderland, Market Square, Outreach, The Tree of Life was born. Two passionate Christian brothers, one called Stephen had an idea to start a new evangelism team in Hockley, Nottingham. Stephen worked closely alongside John Brooks. After 6 weeks Stephen and John handed over all responsibilities to Denzil Golding to lead the group to present date. By the grace of God, David Bramwell named the Hockley location 'Tree of Life' and then the name finally changed to 'The Hockley Tree of Life.'

 

Since 2026 We now have 4 Overseers newly in place to monitor, supervise and direct the work of others to ensure tasks are completed correctly. The leader wants to share his vision and experiences with like minded Christians to move this voluntary ministry forward. We need to be accountable to God first and foremost, then our colleagues together with the vulnerable people we serve. 

 

Denzil Golding, Ash Lambley, Melissa, Nathan, Teresa Jeffers, Dino, Kelise, Pastor Johnny, Cynthia, Mary,  Eldeen Heskey, Kezia, Donald, Yvonne, Jesubon, Eliphaz and Samson supported the new beginnings whilst feeding the homeless and Spiritually, praying for the broken hearted. Today, The Hockley Tree of Life has steadily grown into a regular support group within resistance from some locals. Now, our ministry is supported by Freddy, Hollie, Chris C, Courtney C, Chris S, Alister, Dean M, Mark, Ryan R, Chester, Alex, Samuel B, Olumide, Joseph, Roseline, Alysha B, and many more. Our focus is to preach The Good-news praying for unbelievers to know the LORD and to bear fruit. We continue to pray weekly for The Lord to open doors and lead us into divine opportunities to share our testimonies. We consistently serve the homeless with food bags, toiletries, water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soups, clothes, gloves, hats, scarfs, blankets, biscuits, cakes, fruit, NIV bibles and local advice. We have a general chat with the public especially, those that are isolated. We have recently provided dog food and water for the homeless pets. We have witnessed fantastic progress so far.

 

Local Statistics show that in 2025 there were 765 homeless people in Nottingham either in supported accommodation or on the streets including families.

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Analysis by the BBC revealed that the number of mortgage repossession orders in England and Wales reached 10853 in 2024-2025. This was the highest number in five years. Experts said the rise was down to a variety of factors, including interest rate increases and the rise in the general cost of living. People presenting as homeless as a result of mortgage repossessions had doubled in the space of two years.

 

Key Scriptures

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1 Peter 4:8-11, Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

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Proverbs 3:9-10, Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the first-fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.