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🌿 Our 2026 Impact Report is here.

This year was one of growth, progress and powerful change. Together, we have supported more people to experience the life-changing benefits of gardening and nature.

Inside the report, you'll find inspiring stories from across our programmes, training and information services, alongside the achievements made possible by our supporters, volunteers, partners and staff.

📖 Read the 2026 Impact Report and celebrate what we've achieved together: https://www.thrive.org.uk/how-we-help/what-we-do/about-us/annual-report

If you know a young person aged 11-17 with SEND in West Berkshire, now is the time to book Garden Explorers. This popular holiday club gives young people the chance to get outdoors, enjoy hands-on gardening activities, make friends, build confidence and learn new skills in a supportive environment.

From growing fruit and vegetables to nature walks, bug hunts, games and crafts, every session is designed to help young people connect with nature and have fun during the school holidays.

📅 Summer sessions available
📍 Thrive Reading, Beech Hill
📞 0118 988 4844

Book now to avoid disappointment:

Garden Explorers - SEND Holiday Club - Thrive Garden Explorers is a holiday club for children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities, aged 11-17 years old, living in West Berkshire.

Could gardening help you take the next step?

Growing Out Birmingham is our free weekly gardening programme for women experiencing anxiety, depression or other forms of mental ill health. Delivered in a supportive and welcoming environment, the programme uses gardening and nature to support wellbeing, build confidence and develop new skills.

Participants can enjoy time outdoors, connect with others, learn practical horticultural skills and, where appropriate, work towards a horticultural qualification.

The next programme starts on 18 August, and places are free.

💚 Find out more and enquire today: https://www.thrive.org.uk/how-we-help/regional-centres-and-programmes/birmingham/growing-out-birmingham

What if gardening was recognised as a key part of mental health support?

In his latest blog, CEO Ben Thomas reflects on our recent submission to the Government's Mental Health Strategy consultation and why Social and Therapeutic Horticulture deserves a stronger place within mental health services. He explores how the evidence has grown, the progress we've made as a sector, and the opportunities ahead to ensure more people can benefit from nature-based support.

Read Ben's thoughts on the future of therapeutic gardening and why now is the time to turn evidence into action. 🌿

📖 Read the blog: https://www.thrive.org.uk/how-we-help/what-we-do/news-and-updates/taking-gardening-to-government-sth-submission-informs-mental-health-strategy