WILD ROOTS FOUNDATION
A Safe Space to Flourish
Wild Roots aims to create connection for children in the UK who are vulnerable or displaced by offering safe, nurturing experiences in nature and with animals. Through time outdoors, creativity, movement and genuine animal relationships, children can find safety, joy and freedom and the space to express themselves away from the confines of an adult world—without fear, censoring or withdrawal. By experiencing the honesty, acceptance and love reflected back by nature and animals, they reconnect with themselves and others and discover moments of play where they can be authentically themselves.
Our Therapeutic Pillars
Connection
Building trust and meaningful bonds in a secure, nurturing environment.
Creativity
Expressing inner worlds and processing emotions through art, animals, nature and play.
Movement
Engaging the body to release tension and rediscover physical joy.
Animals
Fostering empathy and learning alongside our animal partners.
OUR VISION
Rooted in Care
We believe in the profound healing power of the natural world and animals. Wild Roots aims to create connection for children in the UK who are vulnerable or displaced by providing safe, joyful, and connective experiences where they can find safety, freedom, and belonging. Spending time outdoors and with animals lets children express themselves away from the confines of an adult world—without fear, censoring, or withdrawal—and encounter the honesty, acceptance, and love that nature reflects back to them.
Starting in the South East of England, Wild Roots is building a foundation of trauma recovery and resilience and a sanctuary where children can be authentically themselves. Our goal is to extend this work across the UK so every child has a space to reconnect, find moments of play and joy, grow, and flourish in relationship with nature and animals.
Our Founder
Meet Jo Dixon
Jo Dixon is the founder of Wild Roots Foundation and Bigger Picture Life, bringing years of experience in coaching and healing practices. Drawing on her background in in the media industries and combining creative facilitation and nature-based therapy, Jo designs spaces where emotionally vulnerable children can feel seen, safe, and gently empowered. She is passionate about combining evidence-informed approaches with the healing power of story, play, and the natural world to help young people process their experiences and build resilience. Through her work at Bigger Picture Life and Wild Roots, Jo collaborates with schools, local authorities, and community organisations to create programmes that are relational, inclusive, and deeply human. Her calm, grounded presence and commitment to reflective practice underpin everything she does, ensuring that every child’s voice and lived experience sits at the heart of the journey.
The Wild Roots Experience
Step into a safe, nurturing environment where vulnerable children can reconnect with nature, each other, and themselves through guided, tactile exploration.
COLLABORATE & EXPERIENCE
Grow Together
Whether you are looking to partner with our foundation or join an upcoming session, there is a safe place for you in the woods.
Partner with Us
Collaborate with Wild Roots to provide vulnerable children with therapeutic nature-based experiences. We are actively seeking organizations, schools, and community groups aligned with our mission to share resources and co-host impactful events across the UK.
Upcoming Pilot Experiences
Step into the woods with us. Our upcoming pilot sessions in the South East offer a gentle, inviting introduction to the Wild Roots experience, seamlessly blending creativity, animal connection, and movement in a profoundly safe setting.
We are always open to welcoming new partnerships and connections.
Reach out to start a conversation about collaboration or support.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wildrootsfoundation.co.uk
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