Thrive is charity in the UK using gardening to change the lives of a wide range of people... those who have a physical or learning disability; people with mental health support needs; people who may have sensory loss or autism; people with age-related conditions such as dementia, heart problems, diabetes or stroke survivors and also young people who have social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
They help people who want to garden at home, on an allotment, in a community setting or who may to access THRIVE's own structured horticultural therapy programmes, currently available in the South East.
Gardening can help individuals accomplish many things. It can help rebuild a person's strength after an accident or illness, and can provide a purposeful activity for someone coping with a difficult period in their life. It can lift moods and help people to connect with others, reducing isolation by forming friendships and improve communications skills.
People can learn new things, gain qualifications in horticulture and improve skills such as initiative, co-operation, patience, concentration as well as numeracy and literacy skills.
Gardens provide restorative environments and getting outside promotes recovery from stress and helps restore the ability to focus attention. Download this flyer for more information