Our Delivery Report
Funded on 02 February 2022 | Delivered on 30 September 2022
£1,776
RAISED
16
BACKERS
94
DAYS TO FUND
BIGGEST PLEDGE
£1,000
From Anonymous
20
people have visited this project!
60 m2 of public or community space improved
100 m2 of green space improved
30 m2 of habitat conserved
1 New community group started
150 plants planted
1 New part-time job created
100 kg of material recycled
50 m2 of food growing space created
1 Community event created
50 kWh of energy saved
1 Social enterprise started
1 Vacant unit revived
Ealing Council donated £646
50 m2 of new green space created
More about our impact
The environment
Planting food and flowers had several positive impacts, including encouraging pollinators, creating organic pest control, improving air and soil quality, and increasing biodiversity. Additionally, it reduces the need for transporting fresh food, positively impacts urban microclimates, and supports threatened species. Attention to gardens not only createsd havens for wildlife but also offers an opportunity for communities to learn and appreciate nature's fascinating behaviors. Furthermore, it helps maintain a healthy garden balance and educate the community. without them directly realising.
The local economy
By sourcing plants and seeds locally, the project supported the local economy. Additionally, by reducing the need for transporting fresh food from outside the area, the project helped keep money within the local community.
Volunteering, jobs & education
The volunteering center in Ealing has been of great assistance as it has allowed me to have access to volunteers for this summer season as well.
Arts, culture & heritage
By bringing people of different cultures and backgrounds together to work on the project, the initiative promoted cultural exchange and diversity. This allowed people to learn from one another and appreciate different perspectives and ways of life. The project, therefore, contributed to the preservation and celebration of cultural heritage and traditions, ultimately strengthening the community as a whole.
Activity, health and leisure
The project to grow food and flowers in the gardens of the vulnerable promoted activity, health, and leisure in several ways. Firstly, it provided participants with a physical activity that allowed them to get outside, move around, and work with their hands. This not only helped to keep them active but also contributed to their physical health and wellbeing. Secondly, the project provided access to fresh, healthy produce, which helped to improve the nutritional intake of the participants. This can lead to several health benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Finally, the project provided an opportunity for leisure and recreation, allowing participants to engage in an enjoyable activity that provided a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. This can have positive mental health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety and promoting a sense of happiness and wellbeing. In summary, the project promoted activity, health, and leisure by providing a physical activity that improved physical health, access to fresh, healthy produce that improved nutritional intake, and an enjoyable activity that provided a sense of fulfillment and positive mental health benefits
