Can you help us to fund a beautiful therapy garden for our young patients to use?

At Westcotes House in Leicester, we support children and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, and complex emotional needs. Many of our patients find entering the clinic overwhelming , bright lights, noise, and crowded spaces can trigger distress before appointments even begin.

Just outside our building lies an underused 1,200m² green space. With your support, we want to transform it into the Bee and Breathe Waiting Garden,  a therapeutic outdoor sanctuary where children and families can feel calm, safe, and welcome.

What your may help us to create:

- A sensory path with bark, stones, and logs to support movement and mindfulness
- Natural seating for reflection, connection, or quiet moments before and after appointments
- Fragrant planting (lavender, rosemary, thyme) to aid emotional regulation
- Shaded spaces and grassy mounds for comfort, play, and grounding
- Accessible signage and crossings for inclusivity and safety

Referrals to Referrals to our Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have surged by over 50% since the pandemic. Many of the children we see come from areas with little or no access to safe outdoor spaces. They deserve care that begins the moment they arrive — not just in therapy, but in how they are welcomed.

This space will support not just children, but also parents, carers, and staff,  offering peace, dignity, and a better start to every visit.

For more information about this project, please read here: 

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