At our award-winning Gateway Community Garden in Reigate, we support young people facing mental health challenges through the healing power of nature. Our Alternative Learning Programme provides 14–16-year-olds who struggle in traditional education with a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and rebuild confidence.
Through gardening, outdoor activities, and meaningful connections, young people develop practical skills, improve their wellbeing, and discover what they are capable of.
One young person shared:
“The garden helps me be calmer… I feel more sociable and confident now than when I first started.”
Your donation will help us continue providing therapeutic gardening sessions, outdoor learning, and a safe space where young people can flourish.
A donation of £10, £25, £50 or any amount you can give will help us support more young people to build confidence, resilience, and hope for the future.
Please donate today and help us plant the seeds of brighter futures.
Every gift makes a difference. Together, we can help ensure Gateway Community Garden continues to provide life-changing opportunities for the people and communities we support.
Photo credit: Paul Murrihy
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