Empathy Holistics

Our Ethos
Born from the heart of Empathy Holistic Buddies CIC, aka The Buddies Tribe is a community-led, not-for-profit social enterprise supporting families through connection, calm & community.

We believe in holding space with empathy and imagination — creating nurturing, inclusive environments where little ones and their grown-ups can explore, grow, and feel at home indoors as well as in the great outdoors!

Our Values:

🌿 Holistic wellbeing – nurturing minds, bodies and hearts
💫 Imaginative play – sparking curiosity and creativity
💛 Meaningful connection – between families, nature, and community
🫶 Inclusive support – where every family is valued and welcomed

What We Offer:

We host indoor and outdoor ‘Calm Buddies Playgroup session‘, as well as ‘Baby Buddies & You sessions‘ designed with you and your child in mind. (for ages 0-5 years)

Each session invites gentle exploration, play, and connection for both you and your child/ children. Ideal if you have more than one child to keep entertained.

Baby Buddies & You

Back by popular demand, this time with a specific focus on those parents with multiple babies, those babies who have been in neonatal care and those parents who are under the age of 25 years!

Included in every session:
👶 Age-appropriate sensory and play-based activities
🌈 Creative expression and early development support
🌿 Nature-based experiences when outdoors
💛 A space for grown-ups to slow down and connect!

Mini Buddies & You

🌿 A balanced, gentle session which takes part indoors and in the great outdoors:
Each Mini Buddies session is thoughtfully split:

Half of the session spent in nature — exploring the outdoors through gentle play, curiosity, movement, and connection.
Half of the session indoors — cosy, calm activities including stories, sensory play, creativity, and simple mindfulness

This balance supports regulation, confidence, and emotional expression while allowing children to engage in ways that feel natural and safe.

Through Mini Buddies, children are gently supported to:

Explore feelings in an age-appropriate and nurturing way
Build kindness, empathy, and social skills
Develop calmness, confidence, and self-awareness
Enjoy connection with peers in a warm, welcoming environment

🌈 Perfect for:

Parents, Grand-Parents & Childminders
Home education and elective home education groups
Small groups who value emotional wellbeing alongside learning

Sessions are led with empathy and care, creating a space where children feel safe, seen, and free to be themselves.

💛 Partially funded – subsidised rates available
🌿 Indoor & outdoor wellbeing experience
📍 Group bookings welcome
📩 Get in touch to find out dates, availability, and funding-supported pricing.

Because little hearts deserve gentle spaces — both indoors and out — to grow. 🌱

“This is such a great group! I met other local mums and their babies which gives me so much support being a new mum” Lauren, 2024

To Book

NEW – ‘Buddies Bimbles’ for 2026

A magical mini-walk for you and your little one (0–5). All-weather. All-wonder, adaptable to suit your needs and your child’s. We welcome everyone to our sessions. Locations to be announced.

Grab a Buddies Bundle and come round with us on our enchanted walks to include an activity, story telling and more….

Book Here

All of our work is purpose-driven, not profit-driven. Every penny goes back into creating community support, wellbeing spaces, and playful opportunities for families across Walmersley and Bury.