Spring Clean-Up at INUF’s Mental Health Community Garden

This week we’ll be helping out at the Independent Newham Users’ Forum (INUF) – a user-led mental health charity based in Stratford.

INUF supports people living with mental health challenges in the borough of Newham. Their community hub at Ithaca House hosts a wide range of wellbeing activities including drop-ins, yoga, art, dance and other sessions that help people connect, express themselves and thrive.

We’ll be lending a hand in their communal mental health garden, giving it a spring clean. The space provides a safe, calming environment that supports wellbeing, social connection and therapeutic activities, and tidying it will make it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone who uses it.

Tasks are likely to include:

• Weeding beds and borders
• Clearing fallen leaves and debris
• Pruning overgrown plants
• Tidying pathways
• Preparing planting areas

Everyone is welcome to join - no previous experience is required and all tools and instructions will be provided.

How to join

There are two ways to join:

• Option 1 – Run from the Aquatics Centre (sign-up above)
  Meet at Stratford Aquatics Centre and we’ll leave together at 18:45 to run to the task.

• Option 2 – Meet at the task
  Meet us directly at Ithaca House at 19:00.

Whichever option you choose, we’ll spend around an hour helping in the garden. Come along for some fresh air, teamwork and the chance to make a real difference to a community space. 🌱