21/08/2026
This one really got the judges. 💚
Please join us in congratulating Rural Learning Limited who are the second winners of the 2026 Ember Designs Eco award.
Set up just over a year ago by Catherine, a mum of 3 who wanted to help children with SEN learn in a different environment.
Catherine spent hours, come rain or shine in her wellies, turning an allotment into a safe place for SEN children to learn about the environment, how to protect the wildlife and looking after the planet.
The activities that Rural Learning provide such as nature walks, art activities, growing vegetables and so much more all help give something to the environment and to the children, helping them to engage with others and learning new skills. The children that attend Rural Learning often cannot attend mainstream school so this is an ideal place for them to learn about the importance of nature whilst having fun!
We had some truly heartwarming comments about Catherine and the team but we’ll leave you with our favourite;
. . Thank you for taking little hands and leading them into the beauty of nature. In a world full of digital distractions, you give children the priceless gift of wonder, muddy boots, and a deep love for the earth. You are teaching them to look closely, listen intently, and care deeply. Thank you for cultivating the next generation of earth-keepers. . .
Congratulations Catherine. Thank you for being the bridge between young hearts and the great outdoors. By teaching children to notice the tiniest bugs, listen to the whispering wind, and care for the earth, you are planting seeds of wonder that will grow with them for a lifetime.
