kinship in nature

What kinship in nature does

Kinship in Nature is a service-based nature connection and Forest School provider founded in 2017 and headquartered in East London (Leytonstone, E11) where it operates from a secluded private woodland site. The business is structured as a private limited company (kinship in nature ltd), female-founded by Rhiannon Leyland and Misty Twigg, and operates with approximately 10 employees. Its core offerings are organised across five pillars: certified training (Forest School Leader Level 3 with FSA endorsement, 16-hour outdoor paediatric first aid via ITC First, Level 2 Food Safety in the Outdoors via Qualsafe, and an accredited Permaculture Design Course); long-term family and children\'s programmes (weekly Family Groups, Warriors & Wildlings, and a Home Education Group); school-holiday Forest Camps for ages 6-11; adult workshops (8 Shields nature connection, sociocratic learning, the power of play, natural musicians and storytelling, permaculture for children, and play structures); and seasonal Celtic-inspired gatherings. A fully funded vocational traineeship (~£2,500 value) supports equity and diversity in outdoor education, with one-third of all places subsidised or fully funded via the Forest Pot initiative.

The underlying 'technology' is pedagogical rather than digital: an integrated Forest School approach layered with the 8 Shields nature connection practice (Jon Young lineage), sociocratic governance methods, and Celtic seasonal frameworks. Delivery relies on a curated network of partner practitioners including Richard Skrein, Mell Harrison (450+ adults trained), Rakesh 'Rootsman Rak' (500+ permaculture courses since 2009), Chris Holland, Jon Cree, and The Children\'s Forest. No software, mobile app, API, or proprietary digital platform is offered.

Revenue is generated across multiple discrete streams with no disclosed financials. Training is priced at £1,133+VAT (Forest School Leader Level 3) with payment plans and subsidised options; holiday camps at £70-75 per day; family groups at a £100 family registration fee plus monthly payments; workshops at varied price points (with gift-economy models on courses like the Permaculture Design Course at £300-£580); and small merchandise sales (adventure bags £20-40 donations, t-shirts £30) routed to the Forest Pot. Go-to-market is community-led, word-of-mouth driven, supported by Instagram, an email newsletter, a blog, and partner referrals. The company reports having served over 300 families since 2017 and explicitly allocates 30% of places to subsidised or fully funded access.

Name

kinship in nature

Legal name

kinship in nature ltd

Website

https://kinshipinnature.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kinship in Nature is a female-founded, East London-based Forest School and nature connection provider offering certified training, family groups, holiday camps, and adult workshops from a private woodland site, serving over 300 families since 2017 with one-third of places subsidised.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Education / Forest School Training

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

DIY & Home Skills Workshops (Woodworking, Carpentry, Home Repair, Gardening) (THAJAKAI)

Keywords

• Forest school training
• Nature connection education
• Outdoor paediatric first aid
• Permaculture design course
• Outdoor learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London (Leytonstone/East London)

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Programs: Revenue from Forest School Leader Level 3 training (£1133 + VAT), first aid courses, food safety training, and permaculture design courses. Partnership with endorsed trainers and certification bodies.
2. Holiday Camps: Day-long drop-off camps for children aged 6-11 during school holidays. Early bird rate £70/day, standard £75/day. Includes nature activities, fire skills, foraging, crafts.
3. Long-term Family Groups: Weekly term-time sessions for families with children from birth through teens. Registration fee of £100 per family with monthly payment plans available.
4. Merchandise (Forest Pot Shop): Sale of adventure bags (£20-40 donations) and t-shirts (£30). Proceeds fund the Forest Pot initiative for subsidised and fully funded places.
5. Adult Workshops: Single-day workshops on nature connection, storytelling, permaculture, play structures. Subsidised places available. Gift economy model for some courses.
6. Seasonal Gatherings: Celtic festival celebrations (All Hallows Eve, May Eve) with tickets at £15 per human, newborns free. Includes performance, crafts, snacks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kinship in Nature is a private woodland in East London that delivers Forest School Leader Level 3 training, paediatric outdoor first aid, food safety, and Permaculture Design courses, alongside weekly family groups, school-holiday camps, home education groups, weekend nature connection workshops, and Celtic seasonal gatherings. It also operates a fully funded vocational traineeship in partnership with FSA-endorsed trainer Richard Skrein and a Forest Pot subsidised-access initiative funded partly by merchandise sales.

Product overview

Kinship in Nature is a service-based nature connection and Forest School provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for families and adults in East London. The portfolio consists of: (1) certified training programs including Forest School Leader Level 3, First Aid qualifications, Food Safety, and Permaculture Design Course; (2) a fully funded vocational traineeship supporting equity and diversity in outdoor education; (3) children's services including Forest Camps, Family Groups, Warriors/Wildlings Groups, and Home Education Groups; (4) adult workshops covering nature connection practices (8 Shields), sociocratic learning, play, play structures, permaculture, and natural musicians/storytelling; (5) seasonal Celtic-inspired gatherings; and (6) consultancy services for other projects. The offerings work together to create a pathway from family participation through professional training to practitioner support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forest Pot: Initiative supporting subsidised and fully funded places across all offerings for those who would otherwise be unable to attend.
• Adventure Bag
• Kin T-shirts

Products and services

• Forest School Leader Level 3 Training FSA-endorsed Level 3 Forest School Leader certification training delivered in partnership with Richard Skrein and The Garden Classroom. Includes 9 days of training, mentoring, and work experience on kin camps. Priced at £1,133 + VAT with £150 deposit and payment plans available.
• 16 Hour Outdoor Paediatric First Aid ITC First awarded outdoor first aid qualification covering paediatric requirements and statutory EYFS needs, designed for forest school practitioners and outdoor educators. Certificate valid for 3 years. Delivered by Peritia Training (Maxine Lock).
• Food Safety in the Outdoors - Level 2 Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering in the Outdoors, certified by Qualsafe and delivered by Peritia Training. Combines food safety theory with outdoor campfire cooking practice. Includes lunch from Wildgoose Bakery.
• Permaculture Design Course 12-day certified Permaculture Design Course accredited by Permaculture Association Britain, led by Rakesh 'Rootsman Rak'. Covers urban permaculture, water management, natural building, and social permaculture. Gift economy pricing: ideal £580, average £450, minimum £300.
• Forest School Leader Traineeship Fully funded vocational traineeship for aspiring Forest School leaders, providing a training bundle including Level 3 training, first aid qualification, workshops, and mentorship. Designed to support equity and diversity in outdoor education.
• Forest Camps School holiday day drop-off camps (ages 6-11) offering 3-5 day nature-based exploration, forest school activities, bushcraft skills, and free play in secluded woodland. £70/day early bird or £75/day standard.
• Family Groups Weekly term-time family nature sessions (morning and afternoon slots) for walking babies through preschool age children, held in secluded woodland with qualified Forest School facilitators.
• Warriors & Wildlings Groups Monthly Saturday drop-off groups: Woodland Wildlings (ages 5-6) and Woodland Warriors (ages 7-10), offering year-round nature-based exploration and Forest School activities.
• Home Education Group Weekly Monday drop-off sessions for home-educated children ages 8-14, providing long-term Forest School program in secluded woodland. £100 one-off registration fee per family with monthly payment plans.
• Natural Musicians & Storytelling Workshop Workshop in partnership with Chris Holland exploring nature-based music making and storytelling for developing creative expression and facilitation skills for working with children outdoors.
• Nature Connection Weekend (8 Shields) Introductory journey into the 8 Shields nature connection practice, exploring natural cycles and their significance for human culture and balance with nature. Facilitated by Anna Richardson and Jack Durtnall from The Children's Forest.
• Sociocratic Learning Workshop Workshop on sociocracy as a governance method for inclusive, empowering learning environments, delivered by Mell Harrison of Kinda Education.
• The Power of Play Workshop Workshop exploring the neuroscience of play and its application to help children emotionally reset, build resilience, and promote positive mental health. Led by Ben Kingston-Hughes of Inspired Children.
• Play Structures Workshop One-day workshop on building safe play structures (rope swings, ladders, bridges) using wood, rope, and natural materials. Led by Jon Cree, Director of Forest School Association.
• Engaging Children in Permaculture Workshop Workshop introducing permaculture principles for engaging children through experiential learning, ecological literacy, and creative play. Facilitated by Rakesh 'Rootsman Rak'.
• Seasonal Gatherings Celtic nature-based seasonal celebrations (All Hallows Eve, May Eve/Beltane) with storytelling, live music, crafts, fire, and ceremony. Delivered in collaboration with Wilderthorn Wild Ones. £15 per human, newborns free.
• Consultancy Expert tailored support for local and international projects to help other businesses and grassroots projects develop nature-based programs.
• Work Experience & Internship Work experience and internship opportunities for current and prospective Forest School trainees to gain hands-on experience alongside experienced facilitators.
• Forest Pot Shop Merchandise shop (adventure bags and t-shirts) where proceeds support the Forest Pot initiative for subsidised and fully funded places.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ families served since 2017
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Garden ClassroomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based charity that connects urban children and families with nature. Partnership to deliver FSA accredited Forest School Leader Level 3 training. Richard Skrein works as part of this organisation.
• Richard SkreincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSA endorsed Forest School trainer, outdoor educator, storyteller and author. Lead trainer for Forest School Leader Level 3 training at Kinship in Nature. Has trained hundreds of Forest School Leaders.
• ITC FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward winning first aid training organisation. Designed and developed outdoor first aid course integrated with Forest School ethos. Certificate valid for 3 years.
• Peritia Training (Maxine Lock)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre manager Maxine Lock delivers 16-hour outdoor paediatric first aid training and Level 2 food safety in catering courses. Over 30 years experience in teaching and outdoor training.
• Chris HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading nature connection facilitator and creative outdoor learning educator. Delivers natural musicians & storytelling workshops. BSc Environmental Science, 20 years experience, author and photographer.
• Kinda Education (Mell Harrison)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder and vision holder for Kinda Education. Delivers sociocratic learning workshops. 25 years using consensus decision making and sociocratic ways of organising. Trained over 450 adults as forest school trainer.
• The Children's Forest (Anna Richardson & Jack Durtnall)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnna Richardson (author, founder) and Jack Durtnall (facilitator) deliver 8 Shields nature connection practice workshops. Both trained and mentored in the 8 Shields movement since 2017. Part of Nature Culture Network UK.
• Wilderthorn Wild Ones (Rosalyn & Jon Bilbrough)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncredibly talented duo who collaborate on seasonal gatherings (All Hallows Eve, May Eve). Write and perform music and stories for Celtic nature-based festivals. Deep collaboration on reimagined festivals.
• Rakesh 'Rootsman Rak'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperienced permaculture designer teacher, forest garden specialist, yoga teacher, homeopath. Has taught over 500 permaculture courses since 2009. Founder of Children in Permaculture project. Delivers certified PDC.
• Jon CreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental/earth educator with 40 years experience. Director of Forest School Association. Delivers play structures workshops on building safe rope swings, ladders, and natural play structures.
• Permaculture Association BritainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body for Permaculture Design Course. Certification optional with additional £20 fee. Alternative certification available through Roots N Permaculture Collective.
• Wildgoose BakeryminorOthersLocal bakery providing freshly baked bread for lunch at trainings and workshops. Vegan soup cooked over fire with bread from Wildgoose.
• Nature Wisdom (Rebecca Card)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentor for Rhiannon Leyland (Kinship Director) in nature connection and psyche work. Animas Valley Institute programmes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kinshipinnature
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinshipinnature

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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