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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  • Our garden projects
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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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14 June 2013

Matt's life is back on track

Meet Matt who has kindly agreed to be the face of our latest fundraising appeal. Matt is living with schizophrenia and he is using the skills and confidence gained with Thrive to build a new life for himself.

4 June 2013

Events galore at Thrive - please come and say hi

Our gardens in Battersea Park are a hive of activity at the moment. We conducted sensory and guided tours of the Old English Garden during Chelsea Fringe and will be open this weekend (June 8 and 9) for London's annual Open Garden Squares. Come and meet us!

4 June 2013

Gardeners thrive at Chelsea

Five gardeners from Thrive got the chance to visit Chelsea this year thanks to our partnership with Alitex. From growing plants from seed to transporting them to and from the show, many of our gardeners in Battersea were involved. Roll on Hampton Court where we will do the same again!

28 May 2013

See how gardening has helped Martin

Gardening has helped Martin rebuild his shattered life. We are delighted to be working with him and people like him on our new community food growing project in Lambeth. Read more about him here in a Sunday Express article.

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.

Publications and Information
  • 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