Sprout (Strong Parents Reaching Out)

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Continuous
fundraising

Sprout (Strong Parents Reaching Out); Weekly support sessions for families with children with SEND; offering non-traditional respite through outdoor therapeutic activities for the whole family.

£10,177 Raised of £10,036

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The idea

Sprout weekly sessions provide a therapeutic, social group for families with children with SEND and SEMH needs (age 0 - 12). Outdoor activities centred around nature connection and child led play in a non-judgmental, accessible environment; aiming to reduce isolation, build skills, self-worth, confidence and resilience. Sprout stands for Strong Parents Reaching Out and focuses on strengthening family bonds by enjoying time together in a supported environment; offering non-traditional respite without separation anxiety; welcoming non-traditional families and all manner of needs. Supporting families on lengthy waiting lists and all stages of SEND journeys through early intervention and no diagnosis required. The Sprout peer support model allows guidance and learning between families, building strength, resilience and feeling of being understood. We are passionate about maintaining a high-quality for families who rely on it and reaching more SEND families to build the Sprout community.

What we'll deliver

23 Sprout 2 hour Sprout sessions for SEND families

Why it's a great idea

Sprout already bring benefits to the lives for families we work with who tell us “Sprout is a safe space to be ourselves; navigate our SEN journey with other families going through similar experiences”. Sense of community keeps families returning “Sprout is a lifeline for us, giving structure and routine to our weekends. My child makes friends and learns new things through attending regularly”.

We will continue to:
• Provide high-quality service through a therapeutic social group that enables engagement in fun activities in a non-judgemental, accessible environment.
• Reduce isolation and encourage peer support for the families we work with who face lack of understanding regarding their needs and challenges
• Encourage nature connection and regular access to a safe outdoor space throughout the year
• Build skills, self-worth, confidence and resilience with the aim of improving life outcomes

Steps to get it done

Continuity of Sprout for 6 months

Location

By Growing Works

Growing works is a Huddersfield based charity work... Learn More

about us

Partner donations

This project has
received funding from
Growing Great Places fund for organisations

Updates

Thank you!9 months ago

Wow, thank you to everyone who donated to our crowdfund! These vital funds will go towards Growing Works providing therapeutic activity during our SPROUT sessions for another year!! Thanks from all of us!!

Sprout (Strong Parents Reaching Out) hit its fundraising target!10 months ago

Brilliant news, thanks everyone!

10 months ago We've hit our target

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Recent backers

STONEHAVEN CHARITABLE TRUST - £4,400
10 months ago

Anonymous - £30
10 months ago

Growing Great Places fund for organisations - £4,500
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http://www.growingworks.org.uk

Growing works is a Huddersfield based charity working in Kirklees to nurture healthy lives and communities outdoors. Delivering projects since 2009 and achieving charitable status in 2015, the charity works with families and individuals with various needs who feel isolated and marginalized, supporting them to make positive changes in their lives. By connecting people with their environment and providing supportive activities we can help to improve health and wellbeing and enable our participants to build relationships and access support.

Growing Works aim to:

1)To promote good health in the community through outdoor activity and creativity.

2)Outdoor therapy for isolated individuals and families with complex needs

3) To advance education of the public with regards to the natural environment and the seasons through gardening and utilisation of the outdoor environment

Our services are based in urban, economically deprived areas of Kirklees, with our main therapeutic site in Dalton, Huddersfield. We work outdoors all year round delivering seasonal, therapeutic activities including, gardening, allotment site development, bushcraft, nature exploration, healthy cooking and much more. Our projects use the outdoor environment to help vulnerable people become more active and encourage a sense of community and inspire nature connection.

Our Projects

Bud – Therapeutic gardening, skills building and outdoor crafts for people aged 18 and over to aid wellbeing, predominantly for those with a range of vulnerabilities or socially isolated. Wellbeing and training sessions open to all, including edible growing courses; foraging discovery walks; bushcraft.

Sprout (Strong Parents Reaching Out) – Providing support using a whole family approach that is open to those with children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) or Social, Emotional and Mental Health, (SEHM). Early intervention, peer support and a safe space for the whole family to feel relaxed and be themselves.

Young Shoots – Funded by BBC Children in Need for young people 13+ with SEND / SEHM. Courses in bushcraft, cooking, conservation and environmental exploration to develop onfidence and independence and build life skills.

Project Owner: Growing Works The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.