‘Cultivating Change in the Community’ will build on existing partnerships and seek to forge new relationships so we can ignite sparks of enthusiasm for horticulture and engage more people in gardening and growing which are innately powerful methods of self- care we all need.

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As part of our work in the community, we donate high value seed bundles (with packets of herbs, vegetables & flower seed) and build connections with the recipients of these donations, allowing us to follow our growers’ journeys and observe the impact that gardening and spending time in nature has on wellbeing.

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 Key elements are:

Local Community Engagement

Be present at wellbeing & community events raising awareness of the benefits of gardening and growing on wellbeing. At events we are able to provide growing activities, seeds, expertise and information resources.

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Local In-person Collaborations & Partnerships

We are able to support both new and existing community projects, both locally in-person or virtually. This support can include provision of workshops, engaging and informative talks, seed donations and practical growing support and advice, and where appropriate, visits from members of the Cultivating Change team.​

 

Impact Measurement
We are keen to measure the impact on the mental health and wellbeing of our community partnerships. We will achieve this through visits, focus groups, discussions & surveys throughout the year. Feedback will allow us to better understand where our support is needed in the community now, and in the future.

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