Since 2015, we have been restoring the arboretum which had become overgrown, inaccessible and unsafe for the public to visit. We mobilised hundreds of volunteers from the local community in South Glos and Bristol to learn conservation, heritage and wellbeing skills. We have transformed this previously unloved site into a thriving community woodland that is cherished by everyone who spends time there. For some people, our projects have changed their lives.

What we’ve achieved so far:

100
trees and shrubs planted
488
volunteers have been involved
356
wild species recorded on iNaturalist
104
Community Volunteer Days
150
people have benefitted from our wellbeing days
>13.5k
volunteer hours

Wellbeing Programme

Our Wellbeing Programme continues to thrive by supporting adults who are struggling with low self-esteem, social isolation and poor wellbeing: our projects have provided much needed support for people from emerging the pandemic through providing a safe space where they learn nature conversation, heritage and wellbeing skills, alongside others who have shared experiences

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Theory of Change

Our Theory of Change has been co-created with our community and demonstrates our approach. The narrative tells the story of the work we are doing and what we aim to achieve.

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Annual reports

The project has been made possible by funding from Heritage Lottery