Blackthorn trust

Blackthorn Trust is a Barming-based Health and Community Hub in which people can recover, grow and develop. We have been running for over 35 years, supporting people with long-term physical and mental health conditions. We offer specialist therapies and workshop activities at our unique facilities which include a large biodynamic garden, craft, kitchen & woodwork studios and therapy rooms. Our work is based on the belief that more than medication is required to affect positive change. Each year we support around 300 local people to manage their ongoing health conditions by enabling them to learn coping strategies that will help them to rehabilitate into the community and live as full a life as possible. Our programmes also aim to reduce social isolation and improve skills which will help with future employability. Blackthorn Trust also has a café, charity shop and plant nursery that are open to the public 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.