Useful contacts – nature and mental health
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We've collected together some useful contacts in the following areas:
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)
tcv.org.uk
Runs conservation activities and a network of Green Gyms across the UK.
Grow Wild
growwild.kew.org/
Kew Gardens outreach initiative that aims to bring people together to enjoy wildflowers and nature.
National Allotment Society
nsalg.org.uk
National organisation that upholds the rights and interests of the UK's allotment community.
Social Farms & Gardens
farmgarden.org.uk
Information on community growing projects. Has a membership network of local farms.
Thrive
thrive.org.uk
Charity that runs gardening projects for people with physical or mental health problems.
Bumblebee Conservation Trust
bumblebeeconservation.org
Aims to protect and raise awareness of bumblebees.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
rspca.org.uk
Animal charity working to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to animals in England and Wales.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
rspb.org.uk
Campaigning and conservation projects to protect wildlife and restore habitats.
The Wildlife Trusts
wildlifetrusts.org
Organisation made up of local membership groups which care for nature sites.
Canal and River Trust
canalrivertrust.org.uk (English)
canalrivertrust.org.uk/cymraeg (Welsh)
Looks after canals, rivers and locks in England and Wales.
Forestry England
forestryengland.uk
Works to protect England's woods and forests. Includes a searchable directory.
National Garden Scheme
ngs.org.uk
Lists gardens and walks open to the public across England and Wales.
National Trust
nationaltrust.org.uk
Lists walks and open gardens, parks and estates that you can visit.
Natural Resources Wales (Cyfoeth Naturiol)
naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Oversees and protects natural sites in Wales.
Black Girls Hike
bghuk.com
Provides a safe space for Black women to explore the outdoors. Hosts nationwide group hikes, outdoor activity days and training events.
British Pilgrimage Trust
britishpilgrimage.org
Charity promoting holistic wellbeing through walking. For people of all faiths and none.
Mind over Mountains
mindovermountains.org.uk
Offers mental health support through organised walking and hiking events in the UK.
Ramblers
ramblers.org.uk
Supports people throughout England and Wales to spend time walking outdoors, through its programmes and community. You can search for wellbeing walks near you.
Wilderness Foundation UK
wildernessfoundation.org.uk
Offers facilitated courses in wilderness therapy.
Groundwork
groundwork.org.uk
Aims to help improve local communities and provides details of volunteering opportunities.
Keep Britain Tidy
keepbritaintidy.org
Volunteer projects picking litter and helping to care for the environment.
Marine Conservation Trust
mcsuk.org
Environmental charity with volunteering opportunities including beach cleans.
Surfers against sewage
sas.org.uk
Campaigning charity with volunteering opportunities including helping to clean up outdoor spaces.
Published: April 2025
Next review planned: April 2028
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