At Sanctuary Garden CIC we aim to provide people the opportunity to have access to animals that are specially bred and trained to be comfortable alongside people who wish to spend time with them.
What We Offer
We offer gentle interaction with our animals to:
Adults & Children with disabilities, special and additional needs (SEND)
Adults & Children, including the Elderly, in Residential Care settings and liaise with local care providers to arrange activities and events that would be shaped by the wellbeing experiences of the individuals attending.
Adults & Children who accessing mental health services either in the community or residentially both in groups or individually. To build upon our relationship with local mental health facilities to provide a safe place for small groups and individuals to experience non-judgemental safe time with our animals as an additional aid to recovery.
Local Families & Groups educating children outside of the school system (EOTAS) to provide facilities where they can organise educational activities around our animals at sites of their choice.
Local Mainstream Schools who would also benefit from the facilities that we offer.
Non-targeted groups from the wider community who would benefit from what we have to offer…
We also offer voluntary educational opportunities to work alongside us in caring for our animals and in accompanying us on our visits.
Why the Garden Exists
Life can be loud, overwhelming, and often isolating. For many, finding a safe space to simply “be” is a challenge. We created Sanctuary Garden to be that soft place to land.
A Specially Bonded Connection: Our animals are chosen for their temperament and nurtured from birth to be comfortable in human company. This ensures that every interaction is safe, predictable, and deeply restorative.
Healing in the Silence: For those navigating mental health challenges, loneliness, or sensory needs, our animals offer a judgment-free zone. They don’t ask questions; they simply offer their presence.
A Sanctuary for All: We aim to remove the barriers to nature. By providing a curated, calm environment, we ensure that everyone—regardless of their background or ability—can experience the transformative power of the human-animal bond.
"Sometimes, a cold nose and a wagging tail can reach a heart that words cannot touch. We aren't just providing access to animals; we are providing moments of genuine, unburdened connection."