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Huckleberries is a children's mental health charity.

... a place to be me

Transforming young lives through nature, nurture, and human connection, inspiring creativity, curiosity, agency, and a lifelong love of learning.

26/10/2026

Earlier this month, the government published an independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism. Its findings are sobering: mental distress amongst children and young people has risen substantially, and it isn't simply down to greater awareness.
The review names some of the reasons: fewer places to belong, more loneliness, more pressure, less time for play, rest and nature.
It calls for earlier help, rooted in communities, and for support to follow a child's need rather than waiting for a diagnosis, which often takes years.
Since 2019 we've welcomed over 400 children to Huckleberries, helping them to recover from anxiety, burnout, low mood, or life's challenges, so they can thrive.
We're hoping this review marks a shift towards earlier, kinder support for young people's mental health. We'd love to be part of that conversation💚

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10/10/2026

Behind every child struggling to thrive in mainstream education is a family walking that journey alongside them. 💚
This WorldMentalHealthDay, the theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.”
Real change means supporting the whole family, not only the child, and surrounding them with understanding, community, and care.
When a child is in distress, parents and carers often experience intense stress, exhaustion and isolation. That’s why we host our Community Socials for the families of children who attend Huckleberries.
‘Huckleberries is a lifeline for him. It is, without question, the highlight of his week. 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 would be without it.” A parent at Huckleberries.
Our Huckleberries Community Socials offer a safe, informal space in nature, for parents and carers to:
- Give and receive support from people who truly get it.
- Swap ideas and practical advice.
- Share experiences, or simply listen, without judgment.
As our new Patron Sir Brian May shared,
'nature gives us space to be ourselves and the power to heal’.

When children feel safe and settled, families find peace of mind and a community to belong to.
🌱 How to help today:
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• Send us a DM or visit our website

10/10/2026

‘Childhood should be about more than getting through.’ Sir Brian May, Patron of Huckleberries 💚

This , the theme is Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.

When children face anxiety, trauma, or distress, what they need most is to feel seen, heard, and accepted for who they are. At Huckleberries, we create space for children to heal and grow: through nature, animal care, and passion-led learning.

‘I feel as safe and free at Huckleberries as I do at home. It’s where I can let my emotions out and I’m free to be myself.’ A young person at Huckleberries.

As our new Patron Sir Brian May shared following his visits:

‘Nature doesn't ask anything of us, it simply gives us space to be ourselves, and the power to heal... I watched children who'd lost parts of themselves quietly finding their way back.’

Listening to lived experiences isn't just about hearing, it's about building safe environments where young people can regain their confidence and thrive.

70% of the children we support attend free of charge, made possible by people who believe they deserve a chance.

🌱 How to help today:

• Share this post to spread the message.
• Donate or volunteer: Visit www.huckleberries.org.uk

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06/10/2026

We're so proud to announce that Sir Brian May has become Patron of Huckleberries.

Sir Brian has long championed animal welfare and the natural world. After visiting Huckleberries, he said:

"Nature doesn't ask anything of us, it simply gives us space to be ourselves, and the power to heal… There's an atmosphere of calmness here that's hard to put into words. I watched children who'd lost parts of themselves quietly finding their way back. I'm proud to add my name to what they're doing, and I hope more people will come to know and support this remarkable charity."

Thank you, Sir Brian, for helping shine a light on children who can too easily be overlooked.

At Huckleberries, children who are struggling find the time, space and support to rebuild confidence and rediscover the joy of learning, through animals, nature and the things they love.

Welcome to the Huckleberries community Sir Brian.

For the full story: www.huckleberries.org.uk

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30/09/2026

We're already into week 4 of term and it's fabulous to be back with new and returning children. We were so privileged to be part of the River Wey Water Vole reintroduction programme with SWT, River Wey Trust, and Hamptons, and the children enjoyed the responsibility of feeding them each day during their soft release. They are now living wild, and we can't wait to hear their plops and hopefully see them along the banks or in the river. Such a vast amount of learning from one amazing project!
We've also been using the new woodwork studio to make our own unique (and rather fantastic!) cars, practiced yoga in the woods with Mairead, checked our bees before winter with Janine, got to know each other through team challenges and camp cooking, shared our whittling skills - making knives and forks from birch, as well as heading out and about to enjoy the amazing September sunshine - It's good to be back!

26/08/2026

So sad to share that we lost Jet, our beautiful border collie this month. He was part of our Huckleberries' family from the beginning, enhancing the lives of over 450 children. His gentle nature and playfulness won everyone's hearts, with 100% conversion rate for any child afraid of dogs. We will miss him deeply💔 Here’s how we’ll remember him – joining in everything and tending his animals💕

17/08/2026

WE ARE HIRING A BUSHCRAFT LEAD!
Closing date approaching - please share.
Do you know how to light a fire from nothing, build a shelter from what the land gives you, and pass that knowledge on to a child who has never had the chance to try? We would love to hear from you.
Huckleberries is a mental health and education charity in Elstead, Surrey, giving children and young people ‘a place to be me’. Nature connection sits at the heart of everything we do, and bushcraft gives our young people a direct, hands-on way to build confidence, resilience, and a lasting relationship with the natural world.
This is a brand new role at the heart of our growing Go Wild Bushcraft programme. You will:
* Support our Friday Nurture Farm sessions, bringing bushcraft into nature-based learning
* Lead our established Wild About Huckleberries after school club (ages 5 to 11)
* Set up a brand new Go Wild Teen Bushcraft after school club (ages 11 to 16)
* Establish Parent and Child Go Wild Bushcraft courses, three times a year
* Share your skills with the wider Huckleberries team
We are looking for someone with real, lived bushcraft skill: fire lighting, shelter building, tool use, tracking, foraging, and a genuine love of working with children and young people. No two days will look the same, and you will have the chance to shape this programme from the ground up.
Location: Elstead, Surrey
Approx 13h per week, term time + some Saturdays.
Interested? Head to our website www.huckleberries.org.uk/vacancies/ for the full job description and how to apply.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 24/08/2026

04/07/2026

Great to be part of the Elstead Village Fete today. Our goats were groomed, cuddled and fed by many, some fantastic conversations, and offers of volunteering, and support. So a huge THANK YOU, especially Steve and the village fete committee, those of you who visited our stand, our fab adult volunteers, and fantastic Huckleberries children who did a stirling job in with the goats. We so LOVE being part of the Elstead community 💕

30/06/2026

CongratulatIons LearnLife! We're so proud to have spent the past year working with their amazing team to develop our Learner Experience. Truly inspiring.

22/06/2026

Weekend camp-out with our fabulous wild learning centre children. What's not to ❤️

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Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

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+447979856851

Website

http://www.huckleberries.org.uk/

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