what we do

Project Apis CIC uses beekeeping as a tool for wellbeing, learning, and community connection. Our work takes place in safe, inclusive spaces where people of all backgrounds can engage with nature, build skills, and find purpose through hands-on activity.

Close-up of honeybees on honeycomb with hexagonal cells.

Community Apiaries /

Group of people in beekeeping suits examining a honeycomb frame with bees outside near a beige building and trees.

Our core work centres around developing community apiaries — shared beekeeping spaces that are open to anyone who would benefit from time outdoors, hands-on activity, and gentle support. These spaces are particularly focused on supporting people facing mental health challenges, recovering from addiction, or experiencing isolation.

Volunteers take part in a variety of tasks, including hive care, planting for pollinators, honey harvesting, and creative projects like beeswax candle-making. All activities are free, inclusive, and guided by experienced facilitators.

Find Out More

Pictures

other services

We run small workshops and training sessions focused on beeswax products, such as candle-making and balms. These activities help volunteers build skills and confidence while contributing to our social enterprise. Profits from these handmade items are reinvested into our community projects.
Based at Gorleston Apiary and organised alongside Herring House Trust, The Healing Hive is our flagship programme, offering structured, trauma-informed volunteering opportunities designed to improve mental wellbeing. Participants are referred through local organisations or can self-refer. The project blends beekeeping with mindfulness, creativity, and social connection in a calm, low-pressure environment.
We work with schools, support groups, and local events to raise awareness about pollinators, biodiversity, and the social value of beekeeping. We also host talks and hands-on sessions to share what we’ve learned about inclusive, nature-based community support.