Animal and nature well being interventions

Aim

To support the well being of vulnerable local people, through interactions with animals and nature, in a peaceful, welcoming setting.

We are a non- profit organisation. Run and supported by people who are passionate about the positive effects nature can have on our health. Especially the most vulnerable members of our Community. Our small holding is a peaceful place where vulnerable local people can come and improve their well being and feel valued and calm.

We welcome young people from alternative educational provision, main stream schools, families of children with additional needs and older people who find everyday life a challenge, for a variety of reasons. We give them the time they need to be immersed in the countryside and interact with animals , at their own pace. We offer creative and environment related activities for them to be involved  in.

Over the past 18 months we have seen the need for our offer expand as more children struggle with neurodiversity, trauma, abuse, anxiety etc.

During the school holidays we offer visits to families of children who find life a challenge. We have also supported blind and partially sighted children, deaf children and those living with long term injury / illness.

We would love to be able to build a barn style welcome area as a base for inclement weather , allowing us to open in all but the most severe weather conditions. Routine is so important to our benefactors, so being able to remain open and provide their weekly visit will be extremely valuable. We would provide a purpose built barn with flushable toilet and hand washing facilities. As well as shelters for the animals and rooms for animal interactions and to be creative in. All in one accessible building.

Our current indoor space is a small, cosy caravan. Which has been fantastic in providing shelter over the last 18 months. It has now seen better days and as our groups have grown , we have now outgrown this space.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made