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Who are we

We connect people with a Space Outdoors to create a Space to Talk.

 

We are a non-profit social venture with a mission to promote the well-being of individuals through connection with nature. Our main objective is to offer opportunities for people to experience the therapeutic benefits of being outdoors, which includes fostering self-confidence, empowerment, and a sense of autonomy.

 

We cater especially to those new or hesitant about outdoor pursuits, ensuring their journey into nature is both enriching and inspiring.

 

Combining walking and talking while in the setting of nature amplifies their benefits. With its inherent beauty and tranquillity, nature has a unique ability to soothe the soul and rejuvenate the spirit.

Our Mission

We strive to demystify mental health. In simple terms we believe it is okay to not be okay and that being able to talk about our worries or concerns is fundamental to our wellbeing

Our Vision

We believe that authentic peer based support can enable people to discover connectedness, hope, identity, meaning and empower them to manage their mental wellbeing

Our Values

We promote authenticity, only provide trusted evidence based support and empower individuals to take ownership of their wellbeing

Delapre Wellbeing Hub

In the heart of the community

Space to Talk is actively engaged with the Delapré Abbey Wellbeing Hub. With invaluable support from the Abbey Trust, we have successfully established drop-in support groups and walk & talks for the local community which are now a fixed feature for the wellbeing hub.

Our Outdoor Activity Programme

Our base for our outdoor programme is the small Westmorland village of Crosby Garrett in the Eden Valley. A hidden gem located between the North Pennines (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the Lake District. To the south is the Yorkshire Dales National Park. From our base we have access to the Westmorland Fells, criss crossed with walking routes, rural tracks and historic disused railway tracks.

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We are a Community Interest Company established for the benefit of the community. We don’t have shareholders and operate under the rules of the ‘Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies’

We are proud to be a member of Social Enterprise UK. The world’s largest network of businesses with a social purpose who together are helping to create a fairer economy and a more sustainable future for everyone

We are an organisation member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and bound by their ethical code of practice

We are a member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning and committed to their code of conduct which informs all our outdoor activities and events.

Meet the Team

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