Improve Mental Health & Wellbeing
Our programmes are designed to support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, loneliness, social isolation, or mental health challenges, as well as providing alternative educational opportunities for young people who may benefit from non-traditional learning environments.
A calm & structured space
Fishing and outdoor engagement provide a calm, structured space that encourages relaxation, mindfulness, confidence-building, social interaction, and practical life skills.
We offer inclusive fishing sessions and wellbeing programmes, accessible to community groups, youth organisations, schools, charities, and local authorities. Sessions promote peer support, learning, personal development, and engagement with nature, contributing to improved mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.
The services we provide will benefit the community by:
- Reducing social isolation and loneliness
- Supporting mental health recovery, resilience, and coping strategies
- Offering alternative educational experiences that build confidence, focus, and life skills
- Encouraging positive lifestyle choices and outdoor activity
- Creating safe spaces for conversation, mentorship, and peer support
- Making fishing and outdoor recreation accessible to those who might not otherwise participate
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Mental and physical health are at the heart of everything we do. We create experiences that help people recharge, reflect, and thrive.Wellbeing First
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Fishing brings people together. We combat social isolation by fostering relationships, community, and support through shared outdoor experiences.Connection
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Everyone should have the chance to fish and enjoy nature. We remove barriers so children, families, and people of all abilities can participate.Inclusion
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The outdoors is for adventure. We encourage curiosity, learning, and enjoyment in every fishing and nature experience.Fun & Discovery
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Our work is focused on meaningful outcomes: healthier minds, reduced isolation, stronger communities, and more people enjoying the outdoors.Impact
Create a lasting positive social impact
Any profits generated by the company will be reinvested into expanding community programmes, subsidising participation for disadvantaged groups, purchasing equipment, training volunteers, and increasing access to safe, inclusive outdoor wellbeing activities.
Through these activities, The Reel Community aims to create lasting positive social impact by improving wellbeing, supporting learning, strengthening community connections, and promoting healthier, more connected lives.
Join Our Community
There are many ways to get involved with The Reel Community. Whether you’d like to volunteer your time, become a coach, offer a fishery or outdoor space, invest in our work, or donate gifts, your support helps us improve mental health, build life skills and create inclusive opportunities for everyone.
1:1 & Small Group Support
Our 1:1 and small group fishing sessions provide a calm, supportive environment for individuals who may benefit from more personalised support.
Our Community Sessions
Our community fishing sessions are designed to bring people together through the calming, positive power of time spent outdoors.
Schools
Our school programmes use fishing and outdoor learning to engage young people, build confidence, and support wellbeing through positive, hands-on experiences outside of the traditional classroom environment.
Experiences
Our memorable occasion fishing sessions offer a unique and enjoyable way to celebrate special moments in the outdoors.
Corporate
Our Corporate Waterside Experiences provide businesses with a unique opportunity to bring together colleagues, clients and partners in a relaxed outdoor environment.