Clutter Chat Charity

04/06/2026

✨ NEW TRUSTEE ANNOUNCEMENT | Martha | Volunteers’ Week ✨

We are celebrating Volunteers' Week by introducing another fantastic new member of the Clutter Chat Board of Trustees—Martha! 🎉

Martha joins us with a brilliant blend of professional expertise and personal insight. She currently works as a Process Analyst in financial services, and previously spent years in customer care roles dedicated to listening to and supporting people through incredibly difficult situations.

Growing up in a cluttered home environment herself, Martha understands firsthand how deeply impactful finding the right community can be.

For Martha, this role is all about the power of being heard:

❤️ "I value the existence of the group, especially the change in perspective and positive experience it adds when you realise you’re not alone. I enjoy listening to people because when I speak I feel seen and lighter, which I believe by listening others can experience those same good feelings."

We are incredibly grateful to welcome Martha's analytical mindset, deep empathy, and beautiful focus on listening to our team. Welcome aboard, Martha! 🚀

Help us break the stigma and get the word out!

We are recruiting:
• Peer Supporters
• Group Facilitators
• Social Media / Outreach Volunteers
• Trustees
• Anyone with skills they’d like to offer

We are also seeking community venues and partners to help us host new in-person support groups.

If you’d like support us, want to volunteer, or can offer a space, visit: clutterchat.co.uk/volunteers, and fill out our quick form. Or drop us a line at [email protected] if you have any questions!

A huge thanks to the players for making this possible.

Volunteer-led • Peer Support • Recovery Focused

04/06/2026

✨ NEW TRUSTEE ANNOUNCEMENT | Emma | Volunteers’ Week ✨

We are celebrating Volunteers' Week by introducing the newest member of the Clutter Chat Board of Trustees—Emma! 🎉

Emma joins us with a fantastic background in community service, including roles on housing association boards and charity committees. She first crossed paths with us through her work as an Aftercare Officer at Warmworks, recognizing how deeply clutter can affect well-being.

For Emma, this role is all about connection and community:

❤️ "Clutter can impact anyone at any stage of life, and I want to show people they are not alone and it is nothing to be ashamed of. We all come with memories and collect items along the way. I want to empower people with the tools to make changes in their own space and time, with that lived-experience support."

We are so lucky to have Emma's passion, experience, and heart on our team to help guide Clutter Chat forward. Welcome aboard, Emma! 🚀

Help us break the stigma and get the word out!

We are recruiting:
• Peer Supporters
• Group Facilitators
• Social Media / Outreach Volunteers
• Trustees
• Anyone with skills they’d like to offer

We are also seeking community venues and partners to help us host new in-person support groups.

If you’d like support us, want to volunteer, or can offer a space, visit: clutterchat.co.uk/volunteers, and fill out our quick form. Or drop us a line at [email protected] if you have any questions!

A huge thanks to the players for making this possible.

Volunteer-led • Peer Support • Recovery Focused

04/06/2026

🌟Volunteers' Week : Help Us Shape the Future of Clutter Chat! 🌟

Securing our brand-new The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland funding means Clutter Chat is growing fast—and we need talented people behind the scenes to help us reach the people who need us most across Glasgow.

This Volunteers Week , we are recruiting for vital infrastructure roles to help guide our charity into its next chapter.

We are looking for:
• Peer Supporters
• Group Facilitators
• Social Media / Outreach Volunteers
• Trustees
• Anyone with skills they’d like to offer

Role Spotlight: Social Media & Outreach Volunteers

Help us break the stigma and get the word out!

What you’ll do: Creating engaging content, managing our social channels, updating our community on events, and helping us connect with local health networks and venues.

Perfect for: Anyone looking to build a portfolio in marketing, communications, or charity outreach.

🚀 How to Apply

Ready to take the next step or want to find out more? Head to our website, visit our Volunteering Page clutterchat.co.uk/volunteers, and fill out our quick form. Or drop us a line at [email protected] if you have any questions!

(Proudly supported by The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland. A huge thanks to National Lottery players for making this possible.)

02/06/2026

🌟 Big News for Volunteers’ Week! 🌟
Thanks to a fantastic grant of £19,625 from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Clutter Chat is expanding our recovery-based peer support groups across Glasgow!

To celebrate Volunteers' Week, we are officially opening applications for new volunteers to join our supportive, passionate team. If you want to make a real difference in your community, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for warm, empathetic individuals to help us facilitate safe, non-judgmental spaces for people experiencing clutter and hoarding challenges.

Role: Peer Supporter
Use your lived experience of clutter issues to help motivate and guide members to make clutter management commitments and celebrate their successes.

The impact you'll have
This can be life-changing for people who live with clutter issues by reducing social isolation, building confidence and forming a supportive community.

The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
- Must have lived experience of clutter or hoarding behaviours
- Be skilled at active listening
- Be able to motivate and have patience

Role: Group Facilitator
Ensure peer support group runs smoothly, organising meetings, ensuring peer supporters and group members can participate.

The impact you'll have
Ensures people with clutter and hoarding behaviours can share their experience, use their voice, build confidence, and find a safe and supportive community together.

The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
- Strong ability to maintain group dynamics and ensure everyone's voice is heard.
-Organisational skills and understanding of peer support essential

How to Apply
Ready to take the next step or want to find out more? Head to our website, visit our Volunteering Page clutterchat.co.uk/volunteers, and fill out our quick form. Or drop us a line at [email protected] if you have any questions!

(Proudly supported by The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland. A huge thanks to The National Lottery players for making this possible)

01/06/2026

Great news for Clutter Chat! We have received £19,625 from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland to grow our peer support work around clutter and hoarding across Glasgow.

Our project "Empowering Our Community: The Clutter Chat Peer Engagement and Volunteer Pathway" isn't just about growing our team — it’s about building a sustainable infrastructure where volunteers are supported to create real change in Glasgow.

We are looking for:
• Peer Supporters
• Group Facilitators
• Social Media / Outreach Volunteers
• Trustees
• Anyone with skills they’d like to offer

We are also seeking community venues and partners to help us host new in-person support groups.

If you’d like support us, want to volunteer, or can offer a space, visit: clutterchat.co.uk/contact-us , or drop us an email at [email protected]

A huge thanks to the players for making this possible.

Volunteer-led • Peer Support • Recovery Focused

26/05/2026

Our newly published blog 'Starting is a big step' looks at the first meeting of our Operations Peer Support Group - a space for all operations staff in third sector organisations to come together, share ideas and support one another.

Read the piece in full at: https://iriss.org.uk/blog/operations-peer-support-group-starting-is-a-big-step/

17/05/2026

As National Hoarding Awareness Week 2026 draws to a close, we want to be clear about what this campaign has been building towards.

Hoarding behaviour is a recognised mental health condition that affects an estimated 2–5% of the population. It frequently co-exists with other conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD and OCD. It has significant implications for health, housing, safeguarding and social care. And yet there are no national guidelines in the UK to ensure that people affected receive consistent, appropriate support.
That is what we are campaigning to change.

In October 2025, the UK Parliament held its first-ever debate on hoarding. This week, we have continued that conversation - amplifying lived experience, sharing resources and tools, and making the case for a standardised national approach to hoarding support.

We are calling on practitioners, commissioners, policymakers and sector leaders to add their voices. What should national guidelines for hoarding support include? What does good practice look like in your area? What needs to change?

🔗 www.hoardingawarenessweek.co.uk

17/05/2026

As National Hoarding Awareness Week ends, we believe no one should face the challenges of clutter alone. We’re focusing on what matters most: reducing stigma and bringing our community together through kindness and understanding. Let's keep the conversation going.

Your Voice, Your Experience

If you could share your thoughts on these four questions, it would be really helpful.

- What does clutter mean to you?

- How does clutter affect you?

- What kind of help or support would benefit you the most?

- What are the biggest barriers or challenges you face when trying to make a change?

Your input will go directly toward making sure future services are kind, fair, and actually work for the people who use them. It may also be featured in our reports, and across our public channels, to help others find the support they need.

Enter your answers in here:

https://clutterchat.co.uk/national-hoarding-awareness-week-4-clutter-questions/

Thank you for being part of the chat and helping us make a difference!

About Clutter Chat
We are a volunteer-led, peer-support service providing support, encouragement and inspiration for dealing with life’s material clutter. Offering a reliable and heartfelt space where everyone knows they are not alone on their journey.

Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer with Us:
Volunteers are the heart of our mission, and there are many ways to help. We are looking for compassionate Peer Supporters to help facilitate our safe, welcoming meetings, but we also need Trustees to help guide the charity behind the scenes. Whether you have lived experience, professional skills to share, or just a desire to help Clutter Chat grow, we’d love to hear from you.
https://clutterchat.co.uk/volunteers/

New Members & Referrals:
If you want to make a referral, or join a meeting, please visit our Referrals Page. From there, you can access our current referral forms and get the latest details on how to join our in-person or online groups.
https://clutterchat.co.uk/referrals/

Finding Support & Resources
If you or someone you know is navigating the challenges of chronic clutter or hoarding, you don’t have to do it alone. The following organisations offer everything from peer connection to national advocacy:

Hoarding UK:
A national charity offering advocacy, specialised support groups, and a wealth of resources for those across the UK.
https://www.hoardinguk.org

National Hoarding Awareness Week:
Stay updated on the 2026 campaign and the push for standardised national support guidelines.
https://hoardingawarenessweek.org.uk

Clouds End CIC:
A social enterprise that runs National Hoarding Awareness Week and provides support, training, and resources for individuals, families, and professionals affected by hoarding behaviors.
https://cloudsend.org.uk

Clutter Chat aims to reduce stigma around clutter during National Hoarding Awareness Week by fostering community support. They seek public input on personal experiences with clutter to improve futu…

14/05/2026

Talking to a professional about hoarding can be tough—but it doesn’t have to be. 🗣️

This , we’re sharing this brilliant Ice-Breaker form to help you start that conversation with your GP. It’s a simple, stigma-free way to ask for the support you deserve.

https://hoardingicebreakerform.org/

Because life's too short for your health to be ruled by hoarding, clutter or disorganisation

02/02/2026

On Friday morning this week there will be the Zoom meeting at 10 for 10.30. You would be welcome to join us to share your issues with stuff, and hear others ways of dealing with theirs.