Wild Cat Wilderness

Lewisham Local

A project by Lewisham Local

Wild Cat Wilderness

In this safe, tranquil wilderness the local community, of all ages has been engaged in nature-based activities, which has helped promote physical & mental wellbeing, community cohesion, social inclusion, volunteering & learning new skills. Since Sept 2014 volunteers, with the help of a part time project coordinator & local steering group, have transformed a neglected, overgrown, rubbish strewn space into a thriving community green space for volunteering, community events & forest schools.

Why they need our service

The Wild Cat Wilderness is a unique, wild community green space & food growing project in Catford. Here the local community can explore nature & wildlife, play or relax in its peacefulness, learn new outdoor skills, share & enjoy the space with other local people of all ages, cultures, faiths & abilities. Its a space the community have shaped, a place for children to safely run around, get dirty & learn, a meeting point for families, or neighbours, to make friends & feel part of a community.

Plan and expected results

The Wild Cat Wilderness has been praised for being an example of local good practice in civic ecology, meeting the 10 core principles. This includes opportunities for learning, re-creating place and community, producing ecosystem services and fostering wellbeing. The full report on the impact of reclaiming this broken space on local people can be found here https://storify.com/PaulMChapman/south-east-london-s-wildcat-wilderness

What your gift could provide

£10

contributes towards our Food Cycle Lewisham materials and hall hire

£36

pays for a project coordinator for 2 hours

£100

pays towards a series of arts and crafts sessions

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Charity Information

Lewisham Local

Registered charity no.: 1101616