At Thrive, Birmingham, we grow more than plants in our gardens. We grow wellbeing within the community.
Our therapeutic gardening programmes at Kings Heath Park support local disabled people and those experiencing ill health or disadvantage.
As a charity, we have been transforming lives for 45+ years, but right now, at a time when the UK’s health and social services are so stretched, people need us more than ever.
In Birmingham, thousands of people are disabled or living with mental ill health and social isolation - often with nowhere to go for support.
At the Thrive garden, they experience the life-changing benefits of gardening and nature. In our safe, welcoming green space, people improve their physical and mental wellbeing and connect with their community.
Together, we help to rebuild confidence, reduce depression and tackle lonelines.
When I go home, I’m in a lot better place than when I come in… I would say to anyone, being outside in nature even if you can only do five minutes a day, is the best thing for your head you can possibly do.
Client Gardener Lisa
Thrive, Birmingham needs more funding
Grow it Forward, Birmingham, is an appeal to the community to come together to help us keep growing their health and wellbeing.
With some of our core funding coming to an end, the services we provide are at risk.
With your help, we can ensure local people continue to benefit from our therapeutic gardening programmes.
People like Lisa, whose mental health and confidence have improved since attending Thrive, Birmingham.
We need your support
Donate to our appeal and sow seeds of wellbeing within our community.
Every donation grows far beyond the garden gate, brightening Birmingham through the lifechanging power of gardening. Raising £150,000 will transform lives, helping us to:
Sowing seeds of wellbeing in Kings Heath Park
As part of our campaign, we are sharing the power of gardening across the Kings Heath community. Look out for our life-changing seed packets hidden around the park. If you find one, help the impact grow. Plant it, share it and #growitforward by donating to our appeal, so more members of our community can sow seeds of wellbeing.
1. Grow it forward – Donate to our appeal to help us grow wellbeing. For every donation received, we’ll Grow it Forward by leaving another packet of seeds for someone in the community to plant and enjoy.
2. Plant it - Experience the health and wellbeing benefits of gardening as you sow your seeds.
3. Share it – Share your growing journey with us online using #growitforward and inspire others to sow their own seeds of wellbeing. Pass seeds on within our community and spread the joy.
Here’s how Thrive, Birmingham supports the community.
Corporate Community Fundraising
With support from the Corporate Community, we can help more people to grow well and live well in Birmingham.
Donate today to grow wellbeing in our community. Together, we can raise £150,000.
Donate today