THE Ridgeline Trust raised over £7,000 at its recent 20th anniversary open day.
Sian Hooley said that figure smashed the target of £2,500.
The charity, based in east Reading, supports more than 50 people each week through horticultural therapy sessions. Many of these people have significant mental health issues, physical diabilities, learning difficulties or other health problems.
Visitors to the Whiteknights Road centre are encouraged to take part at their own level and pace, boosting their self-esteem and social communication.
“Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week and our 20th anniversary of providing horticultural therapy was a great excuse to welcome visitors to our beautiful garden,” she said of the event on Sunday.
“More than 300 people soaked up the wonderful atmosphere and enjoyed delicious homemade cakes.
“Thanks to everyone’s generosity during the week and on the day, we not only hit our matched funding target but exceeded it, raising an amazing total of £7,000.
“This means we can help even more people benefit from our much-needed horticultural therapy sessions at Ridgeline.”
For more on the charity, and its work, log on to: http://www.ridgelinetrust.org.uk/
