It’s been a busy start to the year.  To read more about our news, views and project updates, click here.

All of us at The Mustard Tree were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Revd Dr Leonard Onugha, one of our Trustees. Leonard said that knowing Christ and learning to walk with him was an adventure – being arrested for holding a prayer meeting in one country and serving as a teaching pastor

At The Mustard Tree we are passionate that every individual has the opportunity to thrive.  That’s everyone – male or female, younger or older, people who may be isolated and alone or struggling with abuse, poverty and addiction.  Everyone. As we mark International Women’s Day, we would like to mention just some of the women

2022 was a busy year and we are excited to share that our impact has increased as we seek to ensure that every person has the opportunity to thrive.  A massive thank you to all who have supported us in achieving this.

Starting Point is an exciting project that provides mentoring and creates opportunities for young people who face disadvantage. A great opportunity has a risen for an individual with previous experience with young people aged 11-25 (either professional or voluntary) to join our team. Click here to read the Job Description or visit startingpoint.org.uk

Please spare us a minute to watch our Christmas message by clicking here. Thank you for your support this year and we wish you a Happy Christmas and a wonderful and blessed new year.  

Our volunteer Navigators base themselves within the Royal Berkshire hospital to support young people involved in violence or risk-taking behaviour (including substance misuse). This creates a relational journey from a moment of crisis to them accessing support and thriving within the wider community. To find out more information, please contact us via our website If

We are delighted that Starting Point is part of this partnership. Working in partnership with CIRDIC, CCA, Readifood, Starting Point, Reading Community Learning Centre and Reading Welfare Rights. We will work together to ensure: People in crisis who cannot afford to meet their basic needs receive timely practical help to resolve their problems and move

As a Christian charity, we are grateful for prayers from our supporters.  Click here to access our latest prayer bulletin.

As we mourn HM Queen Elizabeth II, we reflect on her Christian faith: “For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and healing.