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Voluntary sector

As a VCSE organisation, nature-based programmes are a great way to engage with a wide range of ages and groups and can be used to support your existing activities.

"It’s excellent for saving money; even lettuces are around a pound in the shops. The kit has encouraged me to grow other things and given me confidence."

Tenant, Growing Communities Programme

Encouraging people to grow their own food and get involved in a community garden is one of the best ways to promote healthy eating, improve wellbeing, and to get people outside in nature.

  • We can help to transform and develop your outdoor areas, into thriving community green spaces.
  • We offer accredited food growing a that help people to save money, eat healthily and make positive environmental changes.
  • Our friendly and approachable staff are experienced at working with a wide range of groups including children, refugees and asylum seekers, older people, and patients with mental ill health.
  • Sow the City can develop fun and engaging community events that can help to promote your projects.
  • We have a proven track record of securing funding and developing sustainable financial models with less reliance on grant funding

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Related services

  • Workshops and training

    Running green workshops e.g. food growing, healthy eating, nature crafts, wildlife, and sustainability.

  • Green volunteering

    Motivating and co-ordinating community and corporate volunteers to help build and maintain green spaces.

  • Community services

    Engaging and working in partnership with local people, groups, helping to support the delivery of community food and environmental projects.