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Welcome to Community CalmA grassroots wellbeing service using nature to support recovery
We deliver structured, non-clinical interventions for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness, social isolation, or emotional distress. Our nature-based approach supports whole-person recovery and aligns with NICE guidelines on community mental health, green social prescribing, and holistic care.
Our programme is informed by the World Health Organisation’s definition of health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” We focus on restoring wellbeing through meaningful activity, connection with nature, and peer-supported environments.
Sessions are underpinned by principles from the 12-step recovery model, emphasising personal growth, mutual support, and a values-led approach to healing. While not a formal 12-step programme, we draw on its ethos of community, accountability, and empowerment—“principles before personalities.”
Participants engage in evidence-informed, low-intensity therapeutic activities such as:
1. Seasonal horticulture and light conservation work
2. Guided nature walks that promote physical activity and emotional regulation
3. Green skills and environmental learning that build confidence and purpose
4. Creative therapeutic practices that support self-expression and resilience
Sessions are held in peaceful, restorative outdoor locations across Berkshire:
1. An animal-assisted therapy farm in Maidenhead
2. The Wildlife Trust site in Windsor Great Park
3. A co-designed Wellbeing Garden in Slough, launching later this year
Our service is suitable for referral via NHS Social Prescribing Link Workers, community mental health teams, and VCSE partners. It offers a safe, trauma-informed, and inclusive space that complements statutory care and supports long-term recovery and wellbeing.
We offer a welcoming, non-judgmental space where people facing mental health challenges can connect, share experiences, and build supportive friendships through nature-based activities.
Located in Maidenhead, our animal therapy sessions provide meaningful connections with animals in a nurturing environment, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
Discover peace connection and healing through our unique collaboration with the Wildlife Trust / Crown Estate nestled within the beautiful and tranquil grounds of Windsor Great Park. This sanctuary offers well-being community and recovery and a safe supportive outdoor setting offering adult forest school, green skills and eco therapy activities.
Our brand new therapeutic garden space in Slough will offer gardening activities and mindfulness sessions in a specially designed healing environment. Launching soon.
At Community Calm, we keep it simple and focused. Our impact is measured through short questionnaires and verbal feedback collected before and after each session. This helps us understand how participants feel and track any changes in their wellbeing over time.
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Participant
“I was nervous at first, but everyone was so welcoming. Spending time in nature with others who understood how I felt helped me feel less alone. It’s more than just a group—it feels like a little family.”
Participant
“The combination of nature, animals, and genuine connection has helped me more than I ever imagined. I look forward to every session. It's something I do just for me, and it really lifts my spirits.”
Participant
“Being out in the fresh air and around others has helped me manage my depression in ways I didn’t think were possible. The group has given me something to look forward to again.”
Participant
“Community Calm has been a lifeline for me. After struggling with anxiety and feeling cut off from others, I found a place where I could just be myself without pressure. The peaceful setting and the kindness of everyone involved have made such a difference.”