At the heart of our new strategy for 2024-2027 is our commitment to being Leaders in Green Care with our Green Care strategy. We believe in the transformative power of nature to enhance the lives of those we support, and we're excited to share how we're making this vision a reality.
We believe we are leaders of a new future by integrating social care with the therapeutic power of nature.
Green Care interventions and nature-based therapy
We have launched an exciting programme that brings the benefits of nature directly to those we support. Our Nature-based Therapies and Skills Programmes are structured, facilitated programmes that support therapeutic goals and skills development through activity in nature. These include improving emotional regulation, building mobility and strength, developing confidence, and gaining practical and vocational skills.
Through our Programmes, we aim to provide a solution for the wider public health, NHS and social care sectors in the UK.
About Green Care
Green Care is an evidence-informed health intervention that uses nature as an active part of improving health and wellbeing – not simply as a setting but as a purposeful tool for change.
Green Care at Camphill Village Trust is about transforming health and wellbeing through nature. Our approach is built around three connected pillars:
- Nature-based Therapies and Skills.
- Nature in everyday life.
- Nature-based health promotion.
Building strong partnerships
To achieve our ambitious goals, we’re actively seeking partnerships with like-minded organisations. These collaborations will help us expand our Green Care services and bring our vision to life. By 2027, we’ll have established clear growth targets, allowing us to reach even more people with our Green Care offering.
A fully integrated Green Care model by 2027
Our goal is to have a fully integrated Green Care and Supported Living model by 2027. This innovative approach will redefine social care by combining high-quality support with the proven benefits of nature. We’re leading the way in showing how the connection between people and the environment can create healthier, happier lives.
