Parklea Branching Out is a not for profit voluntary sector organisation with Charitable status which was established in 1997 to help to develop local individuals with support needs to fulfil their potential. Parklea use Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) as a vehicle to provide a variety of different training, work experience, supported employment, recreational and social facilities for a variety of clients including adults and children with learning and/or physical disabilities, those with mental health problems, school leavers, young and long term unemployed, elderly groups and local community groups.