Across Edinburgh, women, families and individuals are living with trauma, poverty, poor mental health and social isolation. Many have little safe access to green space or supportive community, and face long waits for mental health support. For people already struggling — including those with disabilities — the barriers to connection, confidence and calm can feel overwhelming. Isolation deepens, wellbeing declines, and those who most need support are too often left without a safe place to turn.

For over 23 years PHC has been offering a holistic approach, nature-based, trauma-informed programmes in safe, inclusive outdoor and indoors spaces. Across the year we deliver around 90 wellbeing activities where women, families and individuals facing hardship can reconnect with nature and each other, rebuild confidence and strengthen their mental health. Facilitators and volunteers create a warm, judgement-free environment, accessible to people who are facing all kinds of challenges.