We are a grassroots psychology-led project aimed at empowering the community over their health and wellbeing.

Welcome To Conversation Starter Project CIC

We provide a variety of services in including free Walk & Talk sessions, training in managing emotional health for those in both the voluntary and corporate sector, a community podcast and training in running your own walk and talk sessions.

We are delighted to announce that we have developed our own “Walk & Talk Leader Training ”

Walk & Talk Leader Training

Our training book has been carefully put together utilising 5 years of our walk and talk experience. So its release as we turn 5 is perfect timing!

Our vision

Our vision is to enable others to develop and run their own walk and talk group in a safe and effective way. It can be daunting setting out creating something like this- so we have done a chunk of the work for you.

What we cover

We cover all the elements you need to be able to safely and effectively run walk and talk group, including appropriate insurance, safeguarding, relevant policies and procedures and risk assessment too.

Bespoke training

As well as buying the pack as a stand alone item, we also offer a combination of bespoke training and consultancy to help you on your journey in developing your walk and talk group.

Would you like to get out more, meet new people and get some gentle exercise in nature?

Our Walk & Talk Sessions!

If you answered yes, then our walks are for you. We meet every Wednesday in Horsham Park, at the Human Nature Garden at 10am and every Friday by ‘Iggy’ the dinosaur in Lintot Square, at 12pm.

Horsham Walk & Talk :

Human Nature Garden, Horsham Park

10am on Wednesdays
Southwater Walk & Talk:

Iggy the dinosaur in Lintot Square

12 Midday on Fridays

We go for a moderately paced walk around Horsham Park on a Wednesday and Southwater Country Park on a Friday, completing both walks within an hour. 

Walks are FREE, there is no need to book in advance and are open to anyone over 18, registered assistance dogs are also welcome.

Our walks are not a replacement for therapy and they are not classed as mental health walks. Our walks are there to help people get out and connect in the community and with nature, to support both physical and emotional health.

If you would like to get an idea of what one of our walks looks like, please follow us on social media.

We hope to see you at one of our walks soon!

Wellbeing Training We Offer

Part of the work of Conversation Starter Project CIC is providing high quality wellbeing training and events.

We can offer bespoke staff wellbeing training for your organisation, whether you are in the corporate or voluntary sector.

Support models relying solely on crisis-driven approaches like mental health first aid, often means that they are addressing issues after they’ve escalated, which can lead to higher staff absenteeism and longer recovery times.

We can give you strategies to spot potential wellbeing issues early and provide actionable steps to prevent mental health problems before they impact performance and attendance. This reduces the need for reactive measures like crisis management and ensures employees stay engaged and present.

Tips on creating a structured workday and mindfulness techniques to stay focused and reduce stress.

Strategies to recognise early signs of stress and burnout.

Best practices for staying connected with colleagues and managers in a remote setting.

Ways to improve virtual collaboration.

We listen to your needs rather than telling you what you need.

We are happy to offer follow-up support sessions tailored to your organisation as required.

 Your organisation can also opt to donate a free wellbeing session for the community as part of your corporate package.

You can decide the type of wellbeing session you donate and also any particular demographic you would like to support. We feel this model will help companies not only support their own employees but also learn more about the needs of the local community too!

Services

Conversation Starter Podcast

Welcome to The Conversation Starter Podcast! Our very own community podcast for 2026. We have great conversations with our community partners from the charity and voluntary sector who are all doing amazing things to support those in our community. Check it out on Spotify and Youtube:

If you are a community organisation and would like to come on our podcast- do contact us.

Our Community Partners

The People’s Health alliance

The People’s Health Alliance is an organic, people-led, integrated health initiative that aims to educate, support and empower people to take responsibility for their own health.
The olive tree

Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre

The Olive Tree Cancer Support Group is an independent self-funding charity providing a range of support services to cancer patients, their carers and families, in Crawley and Horsham. Their services include, one to one counselling, complementary therapies, workshops, support groups, drop-in sessions, and a free wig service.

Social prescribing

Friends of Horsham Park

Friends of Horsham Park

Horsham District Wellbeing

Horsham Wellbeing

Horsham District Council

Horsham Voluntary Sector Support

Sussex MSK Partnership (Muscular Skeletal Service)

Muscular Skeletal Service (MSK)

Sussex MSK Partnership is a unique local, not for profit partnership bringing together primary care, specialist musculoskeletal care, community and mental health and well-being experts to deliver musculoskeletal service in central Sussex.