HighGround has received a £159,346 funding award from Greenwich Hospital to further its work delivering specialist Horticultural Occupational Therapy and land-based programmes to serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel. The funding will play a crucial role in supporting individuals undergoing rehabilitation and those transitioning into civilian employment.
The grants enable HighGround to continue delivering its specialist horticultural therapy sessions for serving Royal Navy personnel at Stanford Hall, the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) and part of the clinical recovery pathway. The structured outdoor sessions involve a variety of adaptive horticultural tasks and projects designed to support recovery by promoting teamwork, physical endurance, stamina, and concentration.
The programme is led by HighGround’s registered Occupational Therapists to ensure that clinical oversight and tailored support are delivered as part of the broader rehabilitation pathway for personnel.
HighGround’s wider mission includes helping individuals identify and pursue land-based career opportunities as they transition out of military service. Through their established and tested Rural Week programmes, participants gain meaningful experience and confidence as they prepare for new roles outside of the military.
Deirdre Mills, Director, Greenwich Hospital, said,
“Greenwich Hospital’s funding ensures that serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel can access expert, outdoor-based therapeutic care and meaningful experiences—crucial to their recovery and successful transition from military service.”
Jamie Crisp, Chief Executive Officer, HighGround, said,
“This grant allows us to continue delivering vital Horticultural Occupational Therapy and land-based recovery programmes that not only support the rehabilitation of serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel but also equip them with the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to civilian life. This funding will make a meaningful difference to the lives of many, helping them find new purpose and opportunities following military service.”
