Grounded Growth Through Nature, Animals and Wellbeing
Providing animal assisted experiences, equine wellbeing programmes and therapeutic support that help children, young people and adults build confidence, resilience and connection.
Who We are?
Reins & Roots CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to improving wellbeing, confidence and connection through animals, nature and therapeutic support.
We raise funds to provide free and subsidised wellbeing programmes, animal-assisted experiences and therapeutic opportunities for children, young people, adults and families who may otherwise be unable to access them.
Working in partnership with The Orchard Equine and Land-Based College, we create safe and supportive environments where people can build resilience, develop confidence and improve emotional wellbeing.
All surplus is reinvested into community provision in line with our asset lock, ensuring that every contribution directly benefits the people and communities we serve.
What We Do
Funded Access
We raise funds to provide free and subsidised access to wellbeing activities for children, young people, adults and families who may otherwise be unable to take part.
These sessions may include animal-assisted activities, equine-based experiences, nature connection and supported time in a safe outdoor environment.
Priority is given to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, social barriers, low confidence, isolation or challenges with emotional wellbeing.
Wellbeing Programmes
We deliver structured wellbeing programmes designed to support confidence, resilience, emotional regulation and connection.
Our current and developing programmes include:
• Women’s wellbeing programmes
• Youth wellbeing programmes
• SEND wellbeing sessions
• Parent and child sessions
• Family wellbeing opportunities
• Animal-assisted and equine-assisted activities
Programmes are supportive, inclusive and professionally delivered, combining guided interaction with animals, outdoor learning, reflective activities and facilitated discussion.
Therapeutic Support
Where appropriate, sessions may be delivered alongside a qualified counsellor or therapeutic practitioner.
These sessions can support:
• Emotional wellbeing
• Anxiety management
• Confidence development
• Social connection
• Personal growth
• Emotional regulation
All activities take place within a calm, structured and safeguarding-led environment, supported by experienced staff from The Orchard Equine and Land-Based College.
OUR APPROACH
Everything we do is guided by a simple belief: meaningful connection creates opportunities for growth.
We are:
• Not-for-profit and community-focused
• Safeguarding-led
• Committed to the welfare of both people and animals
• Structured and purposeful in our delivery
• Inclusive and accessible
• Focused on wellbeing, confidence and resilience
• Supported through fundraising, partnerships and community investment
Through guided interaction with horses, animals, nature and the outdoor environment, we create safe spaces where children, young people, adults and families can build confidence, develop resilience and strengthen their sense of connection to themselves and others.
We believe growth happens when people feel safe, supported and valued.
Our Impact So Far
Since February 2026, Reins & Roots CIC has provided therapeutic and wellbeing opportunities to children, young people and adults within our local community.
• 20 individuals supported through wellbeing activities and therapeutic interventions
• 2 structured wellbeing programmes delivered
• 10 individual wellbeing sessions provided
• Programmes supported by a qualified counsellor
• Delivered in partnership with The Orchard Equine and Land-Based College
Our work focuses on improving confidence, emotional wellbeing, resilience and connection through animals, nature and therapeutic support.
As a growing Community Interest Company, we are committed to ensuring that community investment creates meaningful and measurable benefits for local people.