Greening the Schools on the East Marsh hit its fundraising target!1 month ago
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Delivered 25 March 2024
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We're on a mission to transform Grimsby's East Marsh ward by increasing levels of greenery in the streets. We're raising funds to plant 100 trees and 10 hedges in 8 schools on the East Marsh.
East Marsh United is a community group dedicated to improving Grimsby's East Marsh ward by finding ways to keep our residents happy, our houses safe and our streets clean and beautiful. The East Marsh has some of the highest levels of deprivation in the UK and has just 2.8% tree canopy cover (UK average is ~16%). There is now a tidal wave of evidence linking 'urban greenery' to a raft of social, climate and economic benefits and so a key part of our approach is transforming the East Marsh through a long-term tree-planting project in our parks, our schools and our streets. We're now working with 8 schools on the East Marsh to plant 100 trees, 10 hedges and a woodland copse on their school grounds in Feb 2024. In Feb 2023 we planted 30 new trees in a local park. We want to repeat that success by using our community planting days to transform local school grounds from grey courtyards to green and healthy spaces for children to play in and learn in.
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Why it's a great idea:
A large and growing body of research now demonstrates the significant link between urban greenery and a wide range of social, economic and environmental benefits. Despite this, the UK's poorest areas have the lowest levels of tree cover, even though they stand to benefit the most from more greenery and trees. Grimsby's East Marsh ward suffers from one of the lowest levels of tree cover in the country, as well as being one of the most deprived. By planting trees in East Marsh we will tackle the area's significant shortfall in greenery and canopy cover. Planting trees will achieve several important regenerative outcomes: - Reduced air pollution in our schools - Increased access to greenery, biodiversity, nature for schoolchildren - Improved educational and developmental outcomes - Better physical and mental health for pupils and local residents - Environmental benefits for the wider area such as flood prevention and shading during heatwaves. - Happier children
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Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Whoop, 30 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total £35,944
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Total £35,944
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VolunteerWe’re a community group from the East Marsh of Grimsby, dedicated to transforming where we live for the better.
This is our neighbourhood – we’re deciding how it develops and grows. We’re seeking out practical solutions to the problems we face, doing everything we can to keep our residents happy, our houses safe and our streets clean.
Project Owner: East Marsh United The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
