Wilderness Foundation UK

A charity providing outdoor nature based education and therapy programmes to young people and adults and those with SEND, learning difficulties and who may be vulnerable.

How it can help

Provides young people and adults to reconnect with society and themselves through outdoor facilitation adventures, nature therapy and mentoring, highlighting the positive impact of nature on personal and social wellbeing.

Services include:

  • environmental awareness programmes
  • curriculum based workshops for primary, secondary and SEN schools
  • supporting vulnerable young people and adults through therapy and counselling services

All of their projects and programmes provide direct support, connecting people to nature, benefitting mental and physical wellbeing and to teach people to care for nature into the future, providing education, tools, strategies and techniques.

Age

5+

Eligibility

Open to all.

How to access

Contact by phone or email, or self- refer.

Opening hours

Monday: 9:00-17:30
Tuesday: 9:00-17:30
Wednesday: 9:00-17:30
Thursday: 9:00-17:30
Friday: 9:00-17:30
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Special need

Autism
Learning disability
Social, emotional and mental health
ADHD

Area(s) covered

Basildon
Uttlesford
Brentwood
Braintree
Thurrock
Castle Point
Chelmsford
Southend
Epping Forest
Colchester
Rochford
Harlow
Tendring
Maldon

Can siblings without SEND also attend

No

Cost

Costs vary depending on the programme 

Is the service available online?

No

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