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The Land Trust

Health

We work with In 2022/23 the Land Trust hosted almost double the number of overall health
partners to activities since before the pandemic, with the number of people undertaking
vigorous health activities seeing an increase of 100%.
maximise the
mental health The vast majority of our sites and parks offer health benefits by providing space
benefits that for physical activities such as walking, running and cycling. In addition, we work
with partners to maximise the mental health benefits that can be delivered by
can be spending time in well managed green spaces. Over 700 people attended events to
delivered by support their mental health at a Land Trust site in 2022/23.
spending time The Land Trust is extremely proud of the work we do across our sites to improve
in well the physical and mental health of our visitors.
managed
green spaces. Health Site of the Year
Kiveton Community Woodland deservedly picked up Health Site of the Year at this
year’s Managing Partner awards for its focus on supporting the mental health in
the local community.
The Wellbeing in Nature project provides a monthly program of mental health and
wellbeing activities through nature-based crafts and mindfulness sessions. The
project has developed into a nurturing space for women to connect, share and
learn new skills surrounded by nature at the Woodland.
Mindfulness activities include grounding and reflection exercises to help
participants find inner calm and be present in the moment, while natural crafts
encourage connection to nature, boost confidence and to foster a sense of
achievement and wellbeing.
The project has been a tremendous success, with participants reporting significant
improvements in their confidence levels, reduced stress and anxiety, new
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