We improve the lives of people with spinal injuries by creating and expertly staffing beautiful gardens in NHS rehabilitation centres.

People with spinal injuries make the first dig in Horatio’s Garden

Work has begun on Horatio's Garden North at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough! Designed by Polly Wilkinson in collaboration with EBBA Architects, the new garden is due to open in spring 2027.

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Introducing our designer and architect for Horatio's Garden Yorkshire

We're thrilled to announce that award-winning landscape designer Joe Perkins and architect Clementine Blakemore will design our tenth transformative garden: Horatio’s Garden Yorkshire.

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Emma and Tony's story

“He’s alive” was all me and three of our four boys heard as the nurse was taking us to the relatives’ room.

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Horatio's Garden North

Discover more about our ninth garden, coming to the Golden Jubilee Regional Spinal Cord Injuries Centre at the James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough to support hundreds of people affected by spinal injury from right across the north of England.

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Thanks to you

97%

of NHS staff believe the garden helps some patients make faster progress in rehabilitation

89%

of people with a spinal injury said that spending time in the garden had a ‘a great deal’ of positive impact on their mental health

82%

of people with a spinal injury said the garden made them feel more hopeful for the future

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Your help is needed now more than ever to support people with spinal injuries

Become a Friend

Your regular donations mean people with spinal injuries can find the support they need in our transformative gardens. You can choose which garden to support and every donation makes a vital difference. If you give £10 or more per month, you’ll receive a free Emma Bridgewater mug.

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Take on a fundraising challenge

Your incredible fundraising makes a real difference for thousands of people living with a spinal injury. You can get involved in iconic events from the Royal Parks Half to the Brighton Marathon, give our seasonal fundraisers a go, or take on your own unique challenge.

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Volunteer with us

You can give your time to help change people’s lives. Whether you’re interested in gardening, supporting people spending time in our gardens, or helping with fundraising, we’d love you to join our volunteer team.

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Stories

Lily

“Mentally, the garden is transformative. Having somewhere like this – somewhere peaceful, beautiful and human – makes all the difference.”

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Callum

“The garden has helped me make the most out of a bad situation. It’s been a huge part of getting me through this.”

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Fabiana

“The garden also had a huge impact on my family and visitors. They enjoy coming to see me here. It’s not about visiting me, but about spending time together in such a beautiful, peaceful place where we all feel relaxed.”

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We improve the lives of people with spinal injuries by creating and expertly staffing beautiful gardens in NHS rehabilitation centres.

People with spinal injuries make the first dig in Horatio’s Garden

What’s new