Welcome to
Broadleaf
A consent-based, neurodivergent-affirming community offering creative, social and nature-based clubs for families not in school.
Broadleaf is an award-winning organisation in the heart of the New Forest, offering neurodivergent-led community support for children, young people and their families.
Changemaker of the Year 2025
Broadleaf provides nurturing, safe spaces for families outside mainstream school to connect.
Over many years we’ve developed an intentional way of holding space that supports children, young people and families to relax, connect and belong.
This steady, relational approach underpins everything we do.
Many of the young people we work with have felt disconnected from mainstream systems. Broadleaf exists to provide a space where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Our approach has been refined over many years, by a team who are carefully selected to hold sessions with steadiness and care.
Participation is invited, never forced.
Broadleaf is a community for the whole family.
Parents and carers stay because they are an integral part of the community too.
Our sessions create the space in which confidence, trust and belonging grow, for the whole family.
We hold the space. Change follows.
“The opportunities you bring to Broadleaf are wonderful. I don't know how you find all of these things and then actually manifest them - you clearly have creative magic dust oozing from your being.”
- Mum of T
“Since my daughter has been a member of Broadleaf, she’s become happier, more outgoing, and more resourceful.”
— Mum of L
“I had to give you a hug as even though we haven’t met before today, your support and kindness at such a difficult time has been the most valuable thing. Thank you for welcoming us and helping us believe in kindness again.”
- Mum of E
“ I’ve felt like a weight lifted this week since finding you - thank you for being so kind.”
— Mum of H
“Thank you, from a very tired super mum. This last year was a turning point for us. You all have been so lovely and supportive and I'm so glad we found you. I think now we are on our way......finally.”
- Mum of T