About us
What we do
Trust Links is an independent charity for mental health, wellbeing and the environment in Essex. We offer therapeutic gardening, recovery classes, social activities, employability support, training, environmental workshops and more. We work with around 4,000 people per year, with sites in Southend, Castle Point, Rochford, Braintree and Basildon.
We’re committed to building stronger communities and transforming lives. Supporting the environment through sustainable living is at the core of our work.
We offer the following:
– Therapeutic gardening through our Growing Together project
– Recovery and wellbeing workshops and courses through REACH Recovery College
– Access to the REACH Wellbeing Hub, providing wellbeing guidance, peer support groups and positive activities
– A range of projects and groups for children, young people and families
– Environmental workshops and volunteering opportunities
And so much more.
Our Values
Inclusive: welcoming and respectful
We value and celebrate the unique and diverse talents, experiences and perspectives of everyone, and treat our members, partners, donors and each other with sensitivity and respect. At Trust Links we take a welcoming and non-judgemental approach to everything we do.
Together
We focus on recovery, growth and empowerment, and recognise that everyone has something to contribute. We value everybody's voice and involve people in the decisions that affect them.
Rooted in our community
We are adaptive and continuously improving our high-quality services to respond to local needs. At Trust Links we strive to build a community of support, connecting people and services across Essex.
Environment: Nature and nurture
Working with nature benefits our wellbeing, as well as the community we live in. We understand that if we take care of the environment it takes care of us. Our practices and projects reflect our commitment to sustainability, our responsibility to the environment and the transformative power of nature.
Whatever you’re going through, we are here to support you.
Our History
We’ve been social
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