Who are we
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.
Our projects support people experiencing issues with their mental health or isolation.
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​Our support is simple - we use urban parks, country parks and community spaces to provide walking-based peer support
Our Outdoor Activity Programme offers weekend retreats and outdoor programs, such as hill walking, wild camping and bushcraft. From our base in Cumbria, we offer various options, from introductory to more challenging adventures, allowing everyone to discover the great outdoors at their own pace.
History
The origin of Space To Talk training CIC was during the COVID-19 pandemic. Struggling with isolation, a small informal group started meeting to walk around a local park.
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The opportunity to talk to others during group walks became a literal lifeline for those experiencing extreme loneliness and loss of vital support structures.
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What seemed simple, a walk and talk, clearly provided a therapeutic benefit, pandemic restrictions or not. We decided to formalise as a social enterprise and began our journey to understand the mechanism of support being offered and how this can be extended to more locations.