In September 2024 Wilder Life Wellbeing CIC set up and delivered a woodland based cancer support group - Nurture in Nature. This is fully funded by Macmillan and offers a 10 week, throughout the year, programme for people with a cancer diagnosis fostering a connection with nature, building confidence and mutual support with others who are also living with cancer. We have built connections for referrals with local GP surgeries across East Sussex, the Macmillan counselling service, Sarah Lee Trust (Hastings), Horizon Centre - Brighton and cancer wards at both Eastbourne DGH and The Conquest Hospital in Hastings. Wilder Life Wellbeing CIC also delivers a forest school project -Wild Vision-for children with a visual impairment and their families. This is a monthly weekend session that provides a safe and supportive environment for the children to explore the woodlands. They learn new nature based skills and have the opportunity to try exciting and what might be perceived as more risky activities that would otherwise be unavailable to them. It is mutually supportive for the parents and their children to develop new friendships, often they struggle with relationships in the wider world. They are able to have fun in a safe and supported environment, whilst the parents have an opportunity to relax. We have received feedback from all the families involved saying how valuable these sessions have been for their mental and physical health. where new friendships are formed with others who share similar experiences.

The company’s stakeholders for ‘Nurture in Nature’ are adults with a cancer diagnosis from across East Sussex. They are referred to us through GP, hospital or counselling services but can also self-refer. At the end of each week there is a discussion about what people would like to cook and activities they’d like to be offered. Feedback forms are completed at the end of each 10 week programme. For our ‘Nurture in Nature’ project, we have made strong links with local GP surgeries across East Sussex, the Macmillan counselling service, Sarah Lee Trust (Hastings), Horizon Centre (Brighton) and cancer wards at both Eastbourne DGH and The Conquest Hospital in Hastings. The company’s stakeholders for ‘Wild Vision’ are children and young people with a visual impairment (VI) and their parents. We always decide on food, crafts and games with the young people themselves at the end of each session. With regards to Wild Vision we have strong links with the ESCC VI Team and Blatchington Court Trust (a local VI charity). We have regular contact and discussions about what we are offering and can offer to their clients. Herstmonceux Castle and Powdermill Woods - (woodland hire and storage space) regular email contact and annual meeting to discuss land usage, tree management and safety. West Wartling Woods – (woodland hire) regular meeting to discuss land use and woodland management.

The directors renumeration information is within the notes of the annual accounts. There were no further transactions or arrangements in connection with the renumeration of directors, or compensation for directors’ loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration