At the February meeting of Ryedale Charities Together the committee were delighted to hear that Helmsley Walled Garden would be rejoining the partnership after an interval of two years.
The charity provides Horticultural Therapy, support and training opportunities for those with learning, physical and emotional difficulties and also for people with more temporary needs, like bereavement or recovery from trauma. Offered as an alternative therapy, the programme takes people ‘back to basics’ to give a connection to the earth that modern day living has ignored.
The recently appointed manager, Mike I’ Anson said, “There are some real challenges and opportunities ahead for the voluntary sector. We are looking forward to working with RCT. I hope together we can make a real difference”
Six charities formed the original partnership – and have worked together continuously for almost nine years; Ryedale Carers Support, Acorn Community Care, Ryedale Special Families, Sight Support Ryedale, Next Steps and Ryedale Voluntary Action. Working throughout Ryedale they support Carers, families of children with disabilities, people with mental health problems, those who are blind or partially sighted, people with learning or physical disability and provide services and representation for all the local voluntary and community sector.
Two years ago these six were joined by Ryecat, which provides community transport for our area.
There are now eight organisations in the partnership, providing both an invaluable network of support for disadvantaged people throughout Ryedale – and valuable assistance for each other.
