In the Derbyshire Times 🐽
Local Housebuilder Backs Mental Health Pig Therapy Project 🐷💚
A Chesterfield-based housebuilder has made a generous donation to support a unique pig therapy project designed to boost mental health and wellbeing in the local community. The funding will help expand the project’s work, giving more people the chance to benefit from animal-based therapeutic activities centred around caring for pigs. The initiative aims to improve emotional wellbeing and reduce stress by offering connection, routine, and meaningful interaction with animals — something shown to have positive effects on mental health. The contribution from the housebuilder highlights the growing recognition among local businesses of the importance of innovative, community-focused mental health support.