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[Home](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. Free Charity Tree Work (OAPs) ![Free Charity Tree Work (OAPs) — professional tree surgery service in Staffordshire by RJ Hutchinson](/assets/work-13-CdW8kFk1.jpg) Wood Products & Processing # Free Tree Work & Firewood for OAPs Across Staffordshire. Vulnerable elderly residents in Staffordshire can access free essential tree work and seasoned firewood through our charity programme — funded by our paying customers. [Call 07455 716463](tel:+447455716463)[Get a Free Quote](/contact) ✓ Funded by paying customers · Local charity referrals · Same Staffordshire crew 15+ Years Experience 500+ Jobs Completed £1m Insured NPTC Qualified Emergency Line ## What is Free Charity Tree Work (OAPs)? We run a charity programme providing free essential tree work and firewood supply to vulnerable elderly residents across Staffordshire. It's funded entirely from our regular tree work — when you book us, a small percentage of every job goes into the charity pot. Eligible work covers safety-critical jobs only: removal of dangerous limbs, fallen trees blocking access, hazardous deadwood over a residence. Plus regular firewood deliveries through winter for residents using wood as primary heat. Referrals come through Age UK Stafford, parish wardens, social services and partner charities. Self-referral isn't usually possible — but anyone can refer someone they know. ### Who It's For - Vulnerable OAP residents in Staffordshire - Charities working with elderly residents - Social services teams - Family members or neighbours referring an OAP in need ### When It's Needed - Hazardous tree on an OAP's property - Firewood needed for winter heating - Storm damage on a vulnerable resident's home - Garden becoming unsafe ## What Happens If You Leave It Many vulnerable elderly residents face impossible choices: pay £400 for emergency tree work or accept the risk. Heat the house or eat. The charity programme exists to remove these choices for the most vulnerable in our community. Word doesn't always reach us. If you know an elderly Staffordshire resident with a tree problem, please pass our details on — even if they can't pay, we want to help. ## Our 5-Step Process 01 ### Free Site Inspection We visit, listen and assess access, hazards and surrounding structures before quoting a single penny. 02 ### Written Diagnosis & Quote You get a clear scope of works, fixed price and method statement — usually within 24 hours of the visit. 03 ### Scheduled Visit We agree a date that suits you, confirm the day before and arrive on time with the right kit and crew. 04 ### Safe Execution Risk assessments and permits handled. Roping, rigging and cutting carried out to NPTC and BS 3998 standards. 05 ### Clearance & Sign-Off All arisings removed (or chipped/logged for you), site swept clean, photos sent and invoice issued. ## Why Choose RJ Hutchinson ### Genuinely Free No hidden costs. Funded by paying customers, not the resident. ### Same Crew Same NPTC-qualified, insured crew as all our paying work. ### Firewood Programme Seasoned hardwood logs delivered through winter. ### Safety-Critical Focus Hazardous trees, fallen limbs, blocked access — the urgent stuff. ### Local Charity Network Referrals via Age UK, parish wardens, social services. ### Ex-Forces Friendly Veterans and ex-forces residents prioritised where eligible. ## Free Charity Tree Work (OAPs): The Full Detail ### How To Refer Someone Anyone can refer a vulnerable OAP — family members, neighbours, social workers, parish councillors, GPs. Contact us with the resident's name, address, brief description of the issue and (if possible) a third-party confirmation of need. We assess each referral on safety urgency and resident vulnerability. Genuinely critical hazards are usually attended within 1–2 weeks; firewood deliveries scheduled for autumn/winter. ### Why We Do It Rhys Hutchinson, founder, served in the British Army and saw at first-hand how isolated vulnerable older people can become. Tree work is what we do — using it to help people who can't afford it is the obvious response. The programme is funded directly from paying jobs. There's no Gift Aid, no fundraising appeal, no admin overhead. Book a paying job and you contribute automatically. Every job is covered by £1m Public Liability Insurance and carried out under method statements and risk assessments tailored to your site. ## Free Charity Tree Work (OAPs) — Frequently Asked Questions Is it really free?+ Yes — genuinely free for eligible OAP referrals. Funded by our paying customers. Who's eligible?+ Vulnerable OAPs in Staffordshire — typically those on low income, ex-forces, or referred by a charity / social services. How do I refer someone?+ Phone or email us with name, address, brief situation description. We'll assess and respond. What work is covered?+ Safety-critical tree work and firewood supply. Cosmetic work and large-scale clearance are not covered. How quickly?+ Genuine hazards: 1–2 weeks. Firewood: scheduled through autumn/winter. Can I self-refer?+ Usually a third-party referral is preferred, but contact us in any case. What if I want to support the programme?+ Book any of our paid services — a percentage goes directly to the programme. Is the work to the same standard?+ Yes — same NPTC-qualified crew, same £1m insurance, same care. ## Related Services [ Wood Products & Processing ### Firewood Supply ](/services/firewood-supply)[ Emergency & Storm Work ### Emergency Tree Work ](/services/emergency-tree-work)[ Emergency & Storm Work ### Dangerous Tree Removal ](/services/dangerous-tree-removal)[ Tree Surgery & Climbing ### Deadwood Removal ](/services/deadwood-removal) [Tree Surgeon Stafford](/)[All Tree Services](/services)[Service Areas](/service-areas)[Free Quote](/contact) ## Ready For a Free Quote on Free Charity Tree Work (OAPs)? Free site visit, fixed-price written quote, no pressure. Call directly or send a few details — most quotes back within 24 hours. [Call 07455 716463](tel:+447455716463)[Request a Quote](/contact) ![RJ Hutchinson Tree Services — Tree Surgeon Stafford Staffordshire logo](/assets/logo-Bzj-So5L.png) Family-run, fully insured tree surgeons serving Stafford and the wider Staffordshire region. 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