Huckleberries

A place to be me

Huckleberries children's mental health charity in Surrey

Reimagining wellbeing and belonging

About Huckleberries

Huckleberries is reimagining wellbeing and belonging for children and young people. We are creative, courageous, and rooted in nature - with a simple vision, to transform young lives by nurturing their capacity to thrive. Our nature-based wellbeing community helps young people grow in curiosity, resilience, self-awareness, and authenticity, discovering a love of learning along the way. Within a safe and supportive space, full of possibility, they can explore, connect and flourish through:

  • The Nurture Farm - a place of care and healing for young people facing mental health and emotional challenges, where nature, animals, and belonging help them feel safe again
  • Wild Projects - part of the Nurture Farm, where passion-led projects rekindle confidence, self-esteem, and joy in learning.
  • The Community Hub - a space for connection, belonging, and opportunity
  • Wild About Huckleberries - our after-school forest school, where children come together, explore, create, and connect with nature

We welcome young people aged 6 to 13 who are experiencing or recovering from emotional challenges or trauma, including those for whom school has become overwhelming.

Alongside our team, a growing community of local volunteers shares their skills with the children, from beekeeping and woodwork to archery, metalwork, and music. Many of the most inspiring Wild Projects begin with a volunteer's passion, and we would love to hear from anyone who wants to be part of something extraordinary. 

At Huckleberries, healing and learning go hand in hand. Across meadows, woods, our yurt, studio, and stables, children follow their curiosity at their own pace, grounded in wellbeing. Learning here is passion-led, purposeful, and joyful, and it grows from feeling safe.

We are deeply committed to social equity. No family should face barriers to helping their child thrive. That’s why at least 70% of places at our Nurture Farm are free for children who have no other support available. Most fall into the gap between the support ordinarily available in the classroom and the threshold for an EHCP.

At Huckleberries, extraordinary is our starting point - and we are proud of what we are creating together.

Registered Charity No 1209671

 

Nurture Farm

A place of care and healing for children aged 6-13 who are facing mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges. One day a week for at least 24 weeks.  Free for children with no other support.

Wild Projects

Passion-led projects in nature, therapeutically scaffolded by our Learning Guides, to rekindle confidence, self-esteem, and joy in learning. Part of our Nurture Farm, and at each child’s pace.

Community Hub

'It takes a village to raise a child', and ours is wonderfully generous. Parents and carers find support and friendship at our community socials, while local volunteers share their skills, from beekeeping to metalwork, inspiring the children’s Wild Projects. Together, we thrive.

Wild About Huckleberries

When the school bell rings, the adventure begins. Our after-school forest school is open to all young people aged 5 to 11.  Campfires, camp cooking, animal care, forest crafts, and storytelling help every child grow in confidence, resilience and joy. Tuesdays 3:45 to 5:15pm.

Charitable Incorporated Organisation

What began in a back garden in 2019 became a registered charity in 2024. Today Huckleberries is a children’s mental health and wellbeing charity and a Trauma-Informed Organisation, placing relationships, trust and emotional safety at the heart of everything we do.

Our Animals

For a child who has stopped trusting adults, a goat that needs feeding can be the first step back. Caring for our animals helps children feel calm, needed, and safe, opening their hearts to trust, connection, and kindness towards others and themselves.

"I’ve seen her light turn back on"

- Parent

"Huckleberries is a lifeline for him. The positive impact it has on him filters through to the whole family. This is our day of calm and positivity. I don't know where we'd be without it"

- Parent

"I learnt that I should be proud of being me"

- Year 5 child

"There's an atmosphere of calmness that's hard to put into words. I watched children who'd lost parts of themselves quietly finding their way back"

- Sir Brian May, Huckleberries Patron

"This wonderful little place has truly given the children a chance to be themselves. It has opened-up opportunities for them and given them a new perspective on life and who they are. Thank you!”

- ELSA

"I enjoy animal care with the goats. We sweep the poo, get them food and brush them. My favourite goat is Angus, he eats alot and chills, and that makes me feel relaxed and calm"

- Year 5 child

“At a time where there has been so much stress, this oasis of calm has been such therapy”

- Parent

"you have created the most wonderful space for little people. It was so special watching our little angry/quiet ones become so happy/chatty"

- Teacher

"I love the goats and the hammocks. Its really relaxing and you get to listen to all the different noises in the countryside. Huckleberries is calm and hidden in the middle of the forest. The staff are really kind and teach you different skills.

- Year 5 child

"I feel as safe and free at Huckleberries as I do at home, its where I can let my emotions out and I'm free to be myself"

- Year 6 child

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ENQUIRIES

To find out more about our Nurture Farm, Wild Projects, Wild About Huckleberries, or Community Hub, please submit your enquiry below and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Thankyou

Enquiries

LOCATION

Please note that Huckleberries is NOT located at our Registered Office.

The farm is approximately 2 miles away. A Google Maps Pindrop will be shared with you if you have a legitimate reason to visit. This is to keep our young people safe.

Registered office :  3 Burford Lodge, Elstead, Surrey, GU8 6HU

TELEPHONE

07979 856 851

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