Support us, make a donation today
Sydenham Garden: a community charity, providing gardening, nature conservation and creative opportunities
Research shows Sydenham Garden's impact
12 July 2011
Between 2007 and 2009 an evaluation took place of the experiences of Sydenham Garden co-workers. The eagerly anticipated results, published this month, provide a detailed picture of the multiple ways in which co-workers benefit from their time at Sydenham garden:
- After 6 months at Sydenham Garden co-workers demonstrated significant reductions in distress, dropping from clinical to ‘normal’ levels.
- Co-workers described improvements in well-being as a result of participating in purposeful and enjoyable activities, which ‘improved mood and self perceptions and provided an escape from life’s pressures’.
- The welcoming, community atmosphere was identified by all co-workers as the thing they liked best about Sydenham Garden
Take a look at the executive summary for a further insight into the evaluation’s findings. You can also download the full report.
Return to previous page
***