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“Lift your eyes from that screen and open them to the incredible world of honeybees.”

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Open Hive is a unique non-profit charity based in Horndean, Hampshire, passionately dedicated to educating children, adults, aspiring beekeepers, and disadvantaged individuals about the importance of our pollinators.

The gentle presence of our honeybees promotes mindfulness and peace, while the responsibility of caring for them installs a sense of purpose and achievement.

We promote a 'back to nature' escape, rediscovering the wonder and fascination of the living world around us. We reconnect individuals via the incredible and humble Honeybee.

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Community

Education

A man standing outdoors holding a large check made out to 'Open Hive' for 1000 pounds, dated February 2023, from ASDA Foundation. He is standing behind two colorful bee-themed beehives painted blue, yellow, and decorated with honeycomb patterns and flowers, near a gray fence and trees.

Three people standing outdoors near beehives, holding a large ceremonial check for twenty thousand pounds. The beehives are colorful with honeycomb and bee decorations. One person holds a pink flag, another holds a blue flag, and the third person holds the check.

Group of four people standing outdoors on grass, holding a large check for 1,000 pounds dated March 7, 2025, made out to Beekeeping for Hove, with a blue Tesco charity token in their hands, smiling at the camera.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Working with The Arukah Project we offer hands-on beekeeping experiences that support young ex-offenders, at risk youth, isolated individuals and those seeking purpose and community. Through one-to-one sessions, participants gain practical skills, and confidence. We help provide a calming space where people can heal, learn and grow.

At Open Hive we are dedicated to using our honeybees to support well-being and address mental health challenges. Our engaging experiences aim to reconnect individuals with nature and help them rediscover a world that is slowly being forgotten amid the stress and distractions of everyday life. Check out our Well-being page

REVIEWS

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Screenshot of a Google review for Beekeeping for Hope, praising workshop experience with a focus on learning about bees and connecting with nature.

Screenshot of a customer review for an educational bee keeping workshop written by Amy Muyembe, praising the experience and stating her son's enjoyment and learning.

Screenshot of a Google review from Suzanne Monaghan praising a beekeeping experience with her children, mentioning wearing a bee keeper's suit, honey production, and visiting again.

WORKSHOPS

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We offer beekeeping experiences for children and adults. Check out our Education and Community pages.

“The bee is little among such a fly; but her fruit is the chief of sweet things.”

- Sirach 11:3 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄

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