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Horatio's Garden

Impact Report 2025/26

Horatio's Garden's Impact Report for the year ended 30 April 2026 shows the difference its eight gardens in NHS spinal injury centres make to people at every stage of rehabilitation. In patient surveys, 69% said the garden distracted them from pain, 66% reported sleeping better after using Horatio's Garden and 56% said using the garden helps improve hand and arm functioning. The gardens are supported by 168 volunteers, who gave 20,417 hours in the year, and the report also covers staff engagement and fundraising.

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Horatio's Garden is a national charity that creates and cares for beautiful, accessible gardens in NHS spinal injury centres across the UK, with garden-based activities, volunteers and support for patients, families and NHS staff.

Key Metrics

69% of patients said the garden distracted them from pain
168 volunteers helping across all gardens and the central office
20,417 hours annual total of volunteer time

Key Outcomes

  • 66% of patients reported they sleep better after using Horatio's Garden
  • 56% of patients said using the garden helps improve hand and arm functioning
  • 393 hours of volunteer time given on average each week

Geography

UK-Wide

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