Business Details
Garden Centre and Cafe Supporting Wellbeing
We are a charitable garden centre and caf dedicated to supporting mental health and wellbeing through horticulture and community engagement. Every purchase made at The Old Moat directly funds our wellbeing services, which provide tailored support for individuals seeking to build confidence, structure daily life, and manage mental health challenges. Our team offers training in horticulture and retail, alongside structured support planning sessions, empowering over 50 individuals annually on their recovery journeys. The garden centre showcases a diverse range of plants, many grown on-site, alongside unique gifts, local products, and eco-friendly toiletries.Our caf serves freshly made meals and homemade treats, using ingredients cultivated by participants in our wellbeing programmes. As part of Waythrough, a registered charity, we reinvest all profits into expanding our services and creating new opportunities for those we support. With over 50 dedicated volunteers, we foster a welcoming environment where community, sustainability, and mental health thrive in equal measure.
Services
Garden Centre
Cafe
Wellbeing Services
Volunteering Opportunities
Fundraising
Highlights and features
- We support mental health recovery through horticulture and retail training programmes.
- Our caf uses fresh, on-site grown ingredients cultivated by wellbeing service participants.
- All profits reinvested into expanding community-focused mental health initiatives.
- Over 50 volunteers contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment for all visitors.
- We offer tailored support planning sessions to help individuals achieve personal recovery goals.
Services
Garden Centre
Our garden centre offers a wide selection of plants, many grown on-site, alongside gardening supplies and seasonal produce. Visitors contribute to mental health initiatives with every purchase. The centre serves as both a retail space and a therapeutic environment for participants in our wellbeing programmes.
Cafe
The Old Moat Caf provides hot and cold drinks, homemade cakes, and meals using ingredients cultivated by wellbeing service participants. The menu includes gluten-free and dairy-free options, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced produce grown on-site.
Wellbeing Services
We deliver tailored mental health support through horticultural training, retail work experience, and structured recovery planning. Over 50 individuals annually gain confidence and life skills via one-to-one sessions and team-based activities in a supportive environment.
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteers support our mental health initiatives by assisting in gardens, shops, and cafs. Roles offer meaningful engagement while helping participants develop skills. Over 50 volunteers contribute to our mission-driven operations across horticulture and retail sectors.
Fundraising
As a self-funding charity, we rely on donations, grants, and legacies to sustain and expand services. Fundraising efforts enable us to develop new wellbeing programmes and maintain facilities that support mental health recovery through practical, community-based activities.
Questions
How do purchases at The Old Moat support wellbeing services?
All profits from sales fund our mental health programmes, providing horticultural training and recovery support for local individuals in need.
What volunteering opportunities are available?
Volunteers can assist in gardens, shops, or cafés, supporting participants' recovery journeys while gaining experience in horticulture and retail sectors.
Are there dietary options available in the café?
Yes, we offer gluten-free and dairy-free meals and snacks, using fresh ingredients grown on-site by wellbeing service participants.
What are the opening hours for the garden centre and café?
Garden Centre: Monday–Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 10am–4pm. Café: Monday–Saturday 9am–4pm, Sunday 10am–3:30pm.
Is The Old Moat accessible by public transport?
Yes, the local E10 bus stops outside, connecting to Epsom Station and surrounding areas for convenient visitor access.
