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About Us

At The Nature Effect, we believe that people and Nature thrive together. By creating opportunities to reconnect with the living world, we support wellbeing, resilience, and stronger communities and workplaces.
We design wildscapes, deliver community and wellbeing projects, and offer nature-based coaching and therapeutic horticulture. Every project is shaped by the needs of people, places, and ecosystems—building both social and ecological value while contributing to a fairer, greener future.

What we do

Our work ranges from supporting staff wellbeing and strengthening community connections, to reimagining landscapes and restoring ecosystems. Whatever the scale, our projects help individuals, teams, and organisations flourish.

Who we work with

We collaborate widely—with educators, entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, gardeners, public services, charities, and businesses. Each partnership brings new energy and ideas, sparking transformation that benefits people and Nature alike.

How we work

We bring together the right expertise, relationships, and sometimes funding to help projects take root. Our associate team includes artists, garden designers, landscapers, teachers, therapists, horticulturalists, systemic coaches, and partners in organisational and community wealth building.

Our Commitment

The Nature Effect is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company committed to social and ecological justice. All profits are reinvested into community projects, ensuring that the impact of our work continues to grow and nurture both people and the planet.
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“Nature often holds up a mirror so we can see more clearly the ongoing processes of growth, renewal, and transformation in our lives.” – Mary Ann Brussat

Values

Nature in mind, wellbeing at Heart.

Wellbeing

We work in ways that support resilience and wellbeing of people and places.

Collaboration

When striving for physical or cultural change our core approach is to walk alongside our clients and listen and respond to the voices of those impacted.

Sustainability

All our work is underpinned by principles of sustainability and effective use of resources.

Interdependence

Everything humans do impacts on Nature. We strive to work with Nature and for Nature for the benefit of life on earth .

Annie Davy

Director

Laura Burt

Director

Kate Jury

Wildspace Designer

Mabvuto J Hardy

Associate

Mark Lee

Associate Contractor

Candida March

Associate

Charlotte Attlee

Associate

Zoe Bicat

Associate

Phil Pritchard

Associate

Usha Waygood

Director