Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening

Chorlton Good Neighbours recruits local volunteers to help support older people in Chorlton , Chorlton Park and Whalley Range. Services include transport , visiting and 1-1 support, small DIY and other practical jobs. The group also runs weekly exercise sessions for over 65's, coffee mornings, singing, history, drama , Art ,positive living and gardening groups as well as regular day trips/parties.

1) advancement of education for the public benefit in subjects relating to horticulture, conservation, food and nutrition by providing opportunities to learn about horticulture2) promote and protect the health of people with learning disabilities and mental health issues by providing meaningful daytime activity, education and work to enable them to obtain life skills and improved quality of life

Growing Works vision is to nurture lives to empower vulnerable people to build resilience. We don?t only grow vegetables, we grow people. We run outdoor therapeutic activities for children and adults, volunteers and other members of the community Activities include growing, cooking, eating, drinking, foraging, planting, crafting, bush craft, making and learning.

Green Futures is a Community Garden Project, which utilises the 3.5 acre site to provide gardening and horticulture activities for the benefit of North East Lincolnshire residents. Providing a community space for people to come together; promoting friendship and social inclusion in a welcoming environment, helping to improve people's health and well-being and improving capacity and skills.

Didsbury Good Neighbours is a charity whose aim is to support senior members of the community through a volunteer befriending service and a programme of activities, including regular socials, arts and training. In addition to one to one friendship volunteers provide a range of as and when services including emergency shopping, trips and outings, wheelchair assistance & simple DIY and gardening.

Women Group including Coffee Morning, Study Circle, Pensioners Club, regular Spiritual Activities, Accredited/Vocational Employ-ability Training, English ESOL, Youth Activities, After School Club, Weekend Supplementary Classes, School Holiday Programme, NHS Healthy Programme,Community Gardening project. We also provide facilities for Black and Minority Ethnic Group which are culturally sensitive.

To organise an annual agricultural/horticultural/horse show for the people of Minsterley and surrounding area which promotes farming and its associated crafts. To arrange social events to support the above financially, and involve the local community in the shows patronage.

SAGE provides activities and support for adults with mental health difficulties. Its main base is a large allotment plot close to Sheffield City Centre. Activities include gardening, arts & crafts, cooking, & visits eg to environmental projects, & supported progression. A supported singing group meets at another site. Groups meet weekly year round and are supported by paid staff and volunteers.

At public lectures, sermons and worship services, and through the provision and sponsorship of philosophical and religious works, and published materials.

The promotion of improvement in wellbeing as a result of accessing the therapeutic benefits of gardening in a volunteer supported environment, which includes better physical health, improved psychological health, improved social opportunities, learning new skills and access to the natural environment.To provide this service in Farncombe and the surrounding areas.

To advance research into the science and practice of agriculture with particular reference to horticulture and assist in the dissemination of the results of the said research work by the publication of a journal to be called "Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology" which journal shall be available to members of the general public

Huntingdonshire Volunteer Centre (HVC) aims to promote and develop volunteering across Huntingdonshire. It operates from bases in each of the four main towns, providing some services directly (e.g. Social Car Scheme, Gardening service) and others by putting volunteers in touch with other charities. It works to develop and market volunteering opportunities and good practice.

The object of LPTC shall be advancement of education and training by means of collaboration with City & Guilds Land Based Services in the administration and provision of certificates of competence in practical agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

MindFood is an Ealing based charity that supports people with depression, anxiety and stress to improve their wellbeing through gardening, mindfulness and horticulture.

YPTC continues to act as a assessment centre for NPTC. We provide a wide range of landbased assessments both economically and efficiently. We deliver approximately 3000 test per annum.

The Green Team recruits volunteers and trains them in horticulture and gardening, and deploys them to provide a low-cost gardening service to older and disabled people within a ten mile radius of Goole, East Riding. Volunteers also cultivate fruit, vegetables and flowers on a rented allotment in Goole.

In or near the City of Birmingham - the promotion and cultivation of the arts, heritage and open spaces by giving grants to public charities and to Feeney Fellows

space2grow is located in central Farnham, Surrey and aims to improve the wellbeing of a variety of people living in the local area by offering them the opportunity to connect with others in the great outdoors, through horticulture and conversation.

Provides horticultural training and work experience for people with learning disabilities.

Grants are given to projects related to horticulture that include: Education and training in horticulture. Conservation, maintenance, and improvement of the environment.Changing for the better public attitudes towards the natural environment.Advancement of horticulture through science.

Working with young students, who are struggling to engage with mainstream education, on alternative learning experiences including outdoor activities, small animal care, horticultural and workshop projects, to gain life skills, practical learning and support for them to return to full time education.

OPEN MEETINGS IN YORK FOR ALL AGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING/REFLECTING UPON FAITH. MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE 5-11 YEARS. OPEN FOR ALL AGES "WALK AND TALK" EVENTS TO PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP, SUPPORT AND CARE. GARDENING SUPPORT FOR THE MORE ELDERLY IN OUR WIDER COMMUNITY. PILLARS CAFE. PRODUCTION EVENTS TO OFFER GREATER EXPERIENCES TO THE WIDER YORK COMMUNITY.

Grow for Life provides therapeutic gardening and training for people struggling in life, especially those suffering from mental ill health, with the aim of increasing their confidence and self esteem. Through training and practical work, its trainees gain social and horticultural skills, thereby giving them a route into employment or meaningful activity.

We are a Baptist Church which serves the Community. We have times of worship, Bible studies, Prayer Meetings, Toddler Groups, Soup Lunch, After School Club, Brunch Clubs during the school holidays, Gardening groupBarrow Food Bank,Recreation activities - Brownies, dance group, music rehearsals and shows.Training - Casualty Union, Assistance Dog training.Children's Parties

The Society did not hold a Show in 2020 due to Covid-19