Community Foundation For Planetary Healing
Also known as: The Planetary Healing Community Centre
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC034826
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Oct. 6, 2003
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 5 Cockburn Farm Cottage
Balerno
Edinburgh
EH14 7JB
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the promotion of equality and diversity','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
The Community Foundation for Planetary Healing (The Planetary Healing Centre) is set up to improve people's mental health and wellbeing. We support people of all ages struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, or isolation to feel calmer, healthier, and more connected, using time in nature to restore emotional balance. We do this through group-based, outdoor programmes in the community woodland we care for in Balerno, Edinburgh. Being active outdoors and connecting with others in a supportive group is a recognised way to ease stress, lift mood, and build resilience. We run dedicated men's groups, women's groups, and family groups, alongside nature-connection sessions, forest school, and bushcraft, delivered by experienced facilitators and trained volunteers and underpinned by robust safeguarding and risk-assessment policies. Through this work we aim to improve mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, reduce isolation, and support long-term resilience.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The objects of the Foundation are the promotion, study and practice of holistic ways, nature-based, culture-based approaches and training for public benefit and, in particular, to foster the psychological, emotional and physical welfare of the community and positive mental health and wellbeing. In furtherance of which but not otherwise the Foundation shall seek to: 3.1 Nurture the personal development of individuals within the community through holistic ways, nature-based, culture-based approaches and training. 3.2 Make a positive difference in the community by offering holistic ways, nature-based, culture-based approaches and training for the wellbeing, self-development and inner growth of individuals within the community. 3.3 Promote holistic wellbeing practices, environmental education and engagement. 3.4 Support individuals through whole-person approaches in workshops, group discussions, creative activities, holistic ways, nature approaches and training to foster positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes. 3.5 Assist individuals who are restricted financially by providing accessible services offered by the Foundation 3.6 Promote public education in the practice and principles of holistic wellbeing and connection with nature. 3.7 Provide training, workshops, and networking opportunities to enable members of the community to develop personal growth and awareness. 3.8 Promote cultural exchange and voluntary community work between the UK, the Americas and other Continents.
Geography
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 5, 2025 | £76,445 | £76,347 | 2 |
| Oct. 5, 2024 | £59,212 | £52,448 | 2 |
| Oct. 5, 2023 | £64,008 | £77,734 | 1 |
| Oct. 5, 2022 | £82,813 | £71,675 | 2 |
| Oct. 5, 2021 | £63,211 | £58,570 | 2 |
| Oct. 5, 2020 | £45,720 | £34,730 | 4 |