Welcome to Thrive, a national charity working to help people living with a disability or mental ill health transform their lives through gardening.

Thrive uses horticultural therapy to bring about profound transformations in the lives of disabled people. We champion the benefits of gardening, carry out research, train professionals and offer practical solutions so that anyone with a disability can enjoy gardening

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If you have a disability or just find gardening difficult, we have got some excellent advice for you.

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15 May 2013

Thrive's Great Garden Party gets started!

Many people have started planning their summer garden party in aid of Thrive. We've got all the details here and a special invite to visit delightful gardens at Sheepbridge Court thanks to Thrive Patron Anna Piper Nye. Enjoy a beautiful cream tea, champagne and a wonderful afternoon in this hidden gem of a garden. Tickets are £20.

1 May 2013

Meet Rory, Thrive's new trustee

Former soldier and army medic Rory Mackenzie has joined Thrive as a trustee. Thirty-year-old Rory from Surrey is particularly looking forward to supporting our new project working with disabled ex-military personnel which is due to launch later in the year.

16 April 2013

Gardening against the odds

Three gardeners helped by Thrive have been recognised in the annual Gardening Against the Odds national awards organised by the Conservation Foundation and the Sunday Telegraph in memory of gardening writer and author Elspeth Thompson.

2 April 2013

Extra money in Big Lottery pot is welcome

Last month the Big Lottery Fund added £40 million to its well-being programme saying it was crucial to help people overcome the cost barrier to looking after their health. This is great news; Thrive has benefitted from the Big Lottery Fund many times in the past, but it remains tough getting those much-needed funds in.

2 April 2013

Thrive and Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres

Thrive and Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres have formed a new partnership to promote therapeutic gardening at Maggies Centres around the UK.

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  • Horticulture as therapy
  • Health well-being and social inclusion
  • Thrive Promotional Video
  • Evidence, messages and learnings
  • Getting on with growing food
  • Harnessing the mood-boosting power of gardening