Members of Thrive are not only those who have a professional interest in using gardening and horticulture to benefit people with disabilities, but are also those who wish to support Thrive and enable more people who have a disability to use gardening to improve their quality of life.
All new Members will receive a welcome pack, regular e-newletters, and includes the following benefits:
A welcome pack which includes:
- a 32 page full-colour Guide to Thrive booklet
- an inspirational CD of stories and experiences of disabled people who have benefited from gardening
- an information sheet on the subject of sensory gardens
Regular information, articles and features:
- GrowthPoint magazine packed with news, horticulture project profiles and professional information, which is published four times a year
- regular editions of Thrive News with updates on our work with disabled people and top tips
- regular e-newsletter with interesting topics, advice and information
Professional support:
- opportunity to purchase Cultivating Quality, the first quality assurance scheme designed for use by projects offering structured programmes in social and therapeutic horticulture
- access to the Thrive library, the only specialist library on the subject of social and therapeutic horticulture in the UK.
Other benefits:
- a concessionary rate when hiring Thrive's training and meeting rooms and our unique Secret Garden at the Thrive National Office near Reading, Berkshire
Thrive Membership renews on 1st October at £30 for a year, membership is available throught the year on a pro-rata basis, call us for details.
If you live outside the UK, there is an additional charge of £10 to cover postage costs.
Find out more about the benefits and print an application form for Thrive Membership.
If you suffer from sight loss, find out what Thrive can offer you with our Thrive Membership for gardeners with sight loss.
You can also join Thrive Membership through our online shop.
If you have any questions about joining Thrive Membership send us an email .