Our Charity
Who we are…
Forest of Hearts is a non-profit Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) who create ‘gardens for good’ to improve wellbeing, boost biodiversity and enhance employability. Registered Charity Number: 1160589.
We work in partnership with other charities and community organisations to create places of purpose and pleasure which help individuals to develop skills, confidence and friendships that like the gardens themselves can grow and thrive.
Our Services…
Green Therapy - We deliver weekly horticultural session to help improve mental and physical wellbeing and skill of people within our local community. Learn more
Team Building Events - We run Green Team Events engaging people in purposeful, fun and environmental outdoor team building and volunteering activities to give back, make a difference, protect the environment and boost health and wellbeing. Learn more
Corporate Tree Planting - We organise and run tree planting days for companies wanting to make a positive contribution by giving back to the environment. Learn more
Garden Creation - We design and create biodiverse, wildlife friendly community gardens. Learn more
Our Aims…
To create, enhance and enjoy green spaces in order to:
Improve health and wellbeing and reduce isolation.
Build biodiversity and protect the environment.
Enhance education, volunteering and employability.
Enable inclusive, accessible outdoor enjoyment.
Support local good causes and charity partners.
Provide places of beauty, peace and tranquillity.
Create sustainable community assets.
Our Mission…
“To create a greener, healthier and more sustainable future where people and nature thrive”.
What you support…
All funding, donations and corporate event fees help us make an impact in these three areas:
Hideaway - Our five-acre protected green haven near Stratford-Upon-Avon will provide an eco-retreat for the local community.
Hospitals - We create and maintain beautiful Gardens of Wellbeing for local NHS hospitals and care homes to benefit staff, patients and biodiversity.
Health & wellbeing - We run a Green Therapy group which delivers over 2,000 hours of horticultural therapy sessions each year to improve mental health and reduce isolation.
OUR VALUES…
CARE – about the environment and people to boost biodiversity and improve wellbeing
ACHIEVE – social, environmental and financial goals to be sustainable
RELEVANT – green spaces to meet real needs
OPEN – to ideas and opportunities
LEARN – with enthusiasm and curiosity to constantly innovate and improve
ENJOY – what we do and being part of a team making a difference
Global Goals…
We are focusing on 5 key Sustainable Development Goals:
