Wren Supports DIY SOS: Children In Need Special

• Creating ‘home from home’ spaces for families at The Joshua Tree

Wren has once again provided support for the BBC’s flagship home renovation programme, DIY SOS, this time for its 2025 Children in Need Special which aired last week, and features the most ambitious build of the series.

The project saw the DIY SOS team and volunteers come together in Cheshire for The Joshua Tree, a charity that provides vital support to children with cancer and their families. A new two-storey wing has been added to the charity’s support centre, doubling its size to meet growing demand.

As part of the build, Wren donated and installed five small kitchens plus worktops for family studio spaces, creating a welcoming ‘home from home’ environment for families staying on site. The installation took place under a tight nine-day build schedule, with Wren’s installation team working overnight to ensure the kitchens were ready in time. Colleagues from local showrooms also joined as volunteers throughout the week and attended the emotional big reveal.

Danielle Percival, Head of Family Support at the Joshua Tree said:

“The Joshua Tree has been supporting families affected by childhood cancer for almost 20 years. Whilst we’ve grown a lot in that time, to now support over 400 families, we know there are even more children and their families out there in need of our services. Our support centre in Cheshire has been transformed by the DIY SOS team and everyone who has volunteered their time or donated materials. Contributions from Wren means we now have the facilities to expand our support across the country and eventually double the number of families we support. We want to say a huge thank you to Wren for supporting our DIY SOS Big Build, and being part of the transformation of our centre, and our charity.”

The episode aired on Thursday 13^th November 2025 during the BBC’s annual Children in Need week, showcasing the life-changing impact of the project.

Speaking about the build, Raf Klimek, Wren’s Manufacturing & Logistics Director, said:

“It’s been fantastic to support DIY SOS once again, particularly for such a meaningful project. The Joshua Tree provides vital support for children and families at the most difficult of times, and being able to play a part in expanding their facilities is a privilege. Our teams worked hard to ensure the kitchens were ready on time, and seeing everyone volunteer their time and skills alongside so many others was truly inspiring.”

Source : Wren

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