Target reached!
The garden hosts a wide variety of projects, that could all use some extra funding: ...
Raise the roof -
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Aviva Climate Fund
We’re taking part in the Aviva Climate Fund! Donations to our project will be matched by The Aviva Climate Fund up to the value of £50 to help us combat the climate crisis.
Please note only one donation per supporter will be matched by the Aviva Climate Fund. Click here for full Ts&Cs.
Aim
To enable us to fit solar panels at community garden to supply power to enable Welcome-Change to offer free community activites.
Help put a roof over the Community Garden
Our Community Garden in East Birmingham has become an asset to the surrounding area. We are proud to be able to host volunteers from all walks of life to create an almost magical space that welcomes anyone who is interested. We are equipped to help and support volunteers with additional needs and give them the space they need for their well being.
We understand the importance for people to have access to an open green space and connect with their environment. Being able to create an open space in which the community can interact, cultivate and benefit from helps motivate us to keep creating and pushing for the garden to be the best it can be. We are passionate about community, the plants and mental wellbeing, and by raising this target it will allow us to give a range of opportunities for our community to support this mission.
How we've been helping
We run 7 sessions a week that are catered to suit the needs of the community.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn and get involved with:
- Seed sowing and planting out
- Propagation and grafting
- Plant care and pruning
- Harvesting and seed saving
Organic land management
- Soil care and developing a healthy soil microbiome
- Beneficial plants and complementary planting
- Weed and pest control for organic growing
- Composting and using green manures
Community Connection
- Create and nurture new friendships during our sessions
- Improve teamworking and collaborative skills
Our hope for this project is:
- To create new friendships by hosting new indoor sessions.
- To learn and share knowledge of land-based practices through organic food growing, cooking and outdoor activities
- To offer a calm, welcoming space in nature
What we need the money for
To purchase and install solar panels on our hut roof to provide power.
This power would enable lighting, heating and ability to use tools so we can host beneficial activities all year round for all for the community.
Aviva Climate Fund provided £1,682 of match funding
Aviva Community Fund provided £1,588 of match funding
This project successfully funded on 7th December 2021