Alder Trust

12/10/2026

🌱 Something exciting is taking shape at the Farm...

We're delighted to be building a brand-new Therapeutic Gardening Shed on our Farm, creating a dedicated space to support the wellbeing of the people who take part in our Social & Therapeutic Gardening sessions.

Our vision is to help people connect, grow and thrive through compassionate support and meaningful opportunities. This new shed will provide a practical and welcoming base giving participants a place to learn new skills, work together, shelter from the weather, store equipment, and develop confidence through hands-on activities.

For many people, therapeutic gardening is about far more than growing plants. It's about:
🌿 Building confidence
🌿 Connecting with others
🌿 Improving mental wellbeing
🌿 Developing new skills
🌿 Spending time in nature
🌿 Finding purpose and belonging

We can't wait to share updates as the build progresses and to see the positive impact this new space will have!


📸 Watch this space for progress photos! 🌱💚

07/10/2026

We're already sold almost HALF our tickets!!! We're blown away by how popular this event is... Although no surprise with such a talented florist like NightingaleFlowers!

Be sure to check out the details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1490537789503333 and email [email protected] to secure your tickets!! We're a few weeks away but grab them while you can!!

05/10/2026

With coming up, there are a number of events that you can attend in Remembrance of your child...

Wi******er Cathedral is holding a service on Tuesday 13 October at 7pm. Please see details here: https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/baby-loss-service/

We stand with all who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss. The Firgrove Centre is here for you 🕯💛

Service Tuesday 13th October, 7.00 pm Baby Loss Service What's on Service Baby Loss Service Cathedral map Directions DATE & TIME Tuesday 13th October, 7.00 pm Location Wi******er Cathedral Booking No booking required Details Please join us on Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 7pm in Wi******er Cathedral....

28/09/2026

SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN!

At Aldermoor Farm Shop & Cafe, we are in need of a few parking spaces outside our gate on Aldermoor Road to help our customers who are less able, access the Shop! Our vision is to ensure everyone can access our shop to decrease social isolation, have more access to green space therefore increasing your wellbeing... Many people can't park in our car park as the hill is too steep for them to walk up. With a few spaces by our gate, we're able to welcome more people in the community!

We would really appreciate your support in backing this campaign that we know would help so many people...
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15/07/2026

An amazing day to be collaborating with Southampton Mental Health Network on their Mental Health Friendly Day...

This is what we're all about in ALL our projects - The Firgrove Centre, Aldermoor Community Farm and Heathy Relationships! Its all about building resilience in those people that we encounter.

We can't wait for even more opportunities to work with other organisations who align with our passions!

Southampton has come together to celebrate and support mental health.

06/07/2026

Excited to be a part of this day! Be sure to plan in your visit to Aldermoor Community Farm between 9am-5pm to see all we do!

👋 Say hello, Southampton!

We’re just THREE DAYS away from our first Mental Health Friendly Day on July 8.
Small moments matter – a smile, eye contact, or a simple ‘hello’ can boost wellbeing and help people feel connected.

✨ Ready for a challenge?

Try saying ‘hello’ to someone new every day from now onwards.

Just be sure you are in a safe environment before greeting someone.

Together, we can build a kinder, more connected city.

🔗 Tap the link in bio to learn more or hit this link: www.smhn.org.uk/keep-saying-hello-southampton/

All we ask is that people think about the environment they are in before they make that connection and we understand not everyone will feel comfortable in every situation, so just greet someone when you are happy to do so.

Southampton Voluntary Services Southampton Family Trust Southampton College Southampton Living Well Home Instead - Southampton Southampton City Council Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Solent University, Southampton Solent Mind Solent Students' Union Mayfield Garden Centre Southampton City Mission SCiA Group Alder Trust

11/05/2026

We always value hearing about what other charities are doing... this event was a great way to say thank you to our supporters and hear about what other amazing charities are doing!

Thank you to William Rufus Lodge 6979 for their continued support of our work at the The Firgrove Centre!

24/03/2026

This month, our new Aldermoor Community Farm website went live! We worked with an incredible organisation, Rareloop, who immersed themselves in the project to help us really reflect what we do... Read here about how the project went!
https://www.rareloop.com/project/community-farm/

Helping Aldermoor Community Farm showcase their impact, engage their community, and grow support.

18/03/2026

We've got two weeks left where you can vote for Alder Trust in Waitrose Portswood!

Simply pick up the green tokens after a purchase and pop it in our section!! This is much-needed unrestricted funding that covers ALL our projects - Healthy Relationships, The Firgrove Centre and Aldermoor Community Farm!

We need your support so please pop in during March!!! 💚

Don't forget! Drop your GREEN token into Waitrose Portswood for Alder Trust this week... Support our projects which affect your local community: Aldermoor Community Farm The Firgrove Centre and Healthy Relationships!

Just grab your shopping at Waitrose in Portswood, Southampton! Easy 👌

11/03/2026

A massive accomplishment for the Farm today with their new website! And it looks stunning...

Please check it out!

We're super excited on the Farm today... OUR NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! 🥳👌🌞💛

Check it out at: aldermoorfarm.org.uk

A huge thank you to who have designed and delivered this incredible website for us! Its been a joy to work with them and I think you'll all agree, that the new website is BEAUTIFUL!

And a huge thank you to our two individual donors who gave towards the new website! Without generosity like this, we wouldn't be where we are today so thank you immensely.

Please share your feedback on our website! We'd love to hear from you!