Sustainable Wellbeing Alliance
Through Nature | Trwy Natur
Through Nature
Trwy Natur
This project is a newly founded network of organisations involved in providing nature-based interventions (NBIs). The aim of the network is to allow the research group to provide support to member organisations by providing guidance on the evaluation of NBIs. Membership is open to any organisation providing wellbeing interventions in Wales which involve nature or the outdoors, whether that’s a walking group, a community garden, or volunteering on a nature reserve. Members can get involved in codesigning evaluation processes which will be tailored to their needs, through surveys, focus groups and wider partnership working.
We would love to grow this network and support as many organisations as possible. If you work for a relevant organisation and would like to join Through Nature | Trwy Natur, or you are interested in finding out more about this project, please contact Flo on f.l.avery@swansea.ac.uk
This research is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Impact Acceleration Account.
SWRG researchers:
Dr Amy Isham and Flo Avery
Participating Organisations
RSPB Cymru
RSPB Cymru works across Wales to give wildlife a home.
Centre for Alternative Technology
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), based in Powys, promotes environmental innovation and education for a safer, healthier, fairer world.
GRAFT Garden (National Waterfront Museum)
The GRAFT garden is a sustainable, organic growing environment, situated in the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea.
Carbon Community
The Carbon Community supports on carbon sequestration to reduce climate change.
Coed Lleol / Small Woods
Coed Lleol / Small Woods help to improve the health and wellbeing of people across Wales through woodland and nature-based activities.
Environment Centre Swansea
A community hub inspiring positive action for a greener and healthier future by championing environmental action in Swansea.
Forest School Swansea Neath Port Talbot
Providing Forest School opportunities for children and young people across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, to raise awareness and appreciation of the natural environment.
Swansea Community Farm
Swansea Community Farm is a city farm which exists to improve wellbeing, build skills, and create a sense of belonging, alongside producing local food and caring for our natural environment.
The Hangout
A Welsh Hub delivering Intensive equine interventions for young people, tand nature based woodland and craft sessions.
Woodland Trust
The Woodland Trust in Wales (Coed Cadw) plants trees and campaigns for better protection for woodlands and trees.
Arts Care Gofal Celf
Arts Care Gofal Celf uses art to improve health, wellbeing and community cohesion.
Caerphilly Adventure Group
The Caerphilly Adventure Group (CAG) provides outdoor activity opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
Fresh Air Fridays
Provide innovative programmes, creating space for people to explore different aspects of their lives in outdoor settings
Inside Out Cymru
Inside Out Cymru is an Arts and Mental Health charity delivering arts workshops and activities across Gwent.
Shared Plate
The Shared Plate seek to build resilience & connection in people and communities through cooking and growing.
Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales aims to ensure that the natural resources of Wales are sustainably maintained, enhanced and used.
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
The Wildlife Trusts aim to save wildlife and wild spaces and to make nature part of life, for everyone.
Natural Institute and Natural Academy
The Natural Academy offers accredited training courses to help individuals or teams start, or enhance, their work with people in nature.
Cae Felin CSA CIC
Cae Felin grow fruit and veg, restore and enhance biodiversity, and run volunteering, rehabilitation and wellbeing sessions for the public and patients and staff at Cefn Coed Hospital.
Happy Headwork
Happy Headwork supports workplace and community wellbeing through tailored wellbeing programmes.