Help Us Fund a Summer of Nature, Connection, and Belonging for Neurodivergent Adults

Hi friends, supporters, and nature lovers,

We’re One for All Forest School – a small, grassroots project creating something truly special: a safe, inclusive space for neurodivergent adults to connect with nature, with each other, and with themselves.

After the success of last year’s summer sessions, we’re back for 2025 with even more to offer – and we’re asking for your help to make it happen. This summer, we’re hoping to run another series of forest school sessions specifically designed for neurodivergent adults – but we need your help to make it happen.

Why We Exist

So many neurodivergent adults go through life feeling like they don’t quite fit. Opportunities for connection and community are rare, and adult services are few and far between – especially ones that aren’t medicalised or diagnostic in nature. That’s where we come in.

One for All Forest School is the only adult forest school in our area, and one of the very few safe, accessible spaces just for neurodivergent adults. We offer weekly sessions in peaceful woodland spaces where participants can:

Slow down and connect with nature

Share stories and tea around a fire

Express themselves through creative, hands-on activities

Build friendships and confidence in a non-judgemental setting

Why We Need Your Help

Running sessions isn’t easy – we cover everything from insurance and site costs to firewood, tools, creative materials, and snacks. We do all we can to keep our costs low, but many of our participants face financial barriers and cannot afford to pay for sessions themselves.

Last summer, we ran a magical 6-week block of evening sessions from 6–8 PM. Around the fire, in the quiet of the woods, participants found community, peace, joy, and a sense of belonging. This year, due to high interest and feedback from participants, we’re expanding!

We’ll be running four 6-week blocks of sessions from June through August – every Wednesday (except July 16th).

We’ve added an earlier time slot (3–5 PM) to support participants who find evening sessions difficult.

Each block can support up to 12 participants, offering structure, connection, and creative learning in a calm, sensory-friendly setting.

We’ve already had a lot of interest and sign-ups – but we’re currently struggling to cover our costs.

That’s where you come in

What Your Donation Supports

We work hard to keep participant costs as low as possible – offering 6-week blocks at just £30, with concession rates at £15 and free places always available. We never want money to be a barrier to access.

But running forest school sessions isn’t free. Your donation helps us cover:

Facilitator time – ensuring safe, supported, high-quality sessions

Nature journals – created by us and gifted to each participant to support reflection and creativity

Session materials – including firewood, tools, crafts, food, and sensory supports

New this year: Skill badges! We’re introducing a fun, empowering way for participants to track and celebrate what they learn – from foraging and fire lighting to mental wellbeing and community connection.

What We Need

To run all four blocks (supporting up to 48 individuals in total), we’re hoping to raise £3,000. This will fully cover all costs and materials, so we can continue offering our sessions affordably and accessibly.

How You Can Help:

£10 helps buy firewood and tea for a session

£30 sponsors one full 6-week block for a participant

£125 covers a session including facilitator, volunteer, materials, and site fees

Any amount – big or small – helps us build a more inclusive, nature-connected community

Even if you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser with your networks makes a huge difference.

One for All Forest School is more than a project.

It’s a lifeline. A space to belong. A way for neurodivergent adults to reconnect with the land, with others, and with their own inner spark.

Thank you for helping us make summer 2025 our biggest, most inclusive season yet

With gratitude,

The One for All Forest School Team

"I found myself feeling alone in my neuro-divergency and having no space to discover who I truly was, especially as an adult! One for All Forest School gives me the spaces and time to do self discovery, by creating a safe environment for everyone no matter their background. They've allowed me to connect with others, building my confidence around new people and gaining tips and tricks for daily life struggles. I find myself constantly in stitches from laughing or learning something new from someone sharing about their special interest. I've found a love for nature and learning new skills - skills I've hyperfixated on for years, wishing to learn! This is the first ever place where I've felt safe enough to show the full me, quirks and all, with no fear of being shamed - in fact, many of us absolutely love stimming together and laughing about the things that make us, us! I genuinely owe everything to this forest school and will never be able to repay them! They sparked a new passion for life in me, teaching me skills I'd get nowhere else and helping me love my whole self."

(E - Summer 2024 Participant Feedback)