We are seeking to support the Plant Britain campaign launched by BBC's Countryfile in 2020. The purpose of the Countryfile campaign is to plant 750,000 trees across the UK in a two year project.
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The Project will work closely with young people at the Sylvia Beaufoy Centre, students from Petworth Primary School and students at Midhurst Rother College. The Centre and the Schools will work together in forming a a tree planting workforce. The local Leconfield Estate has been asked to come up with 5 locations where we can plant some trees (in and around Petworth). The Petworth-based Leconfield Estate is a private traditional agricultural landed estate in West Sussex centred around Petworth House (a National Trust property). The Estate is owned by Lord Egremont and amounts to some 14,000 acres. In addition, the Petworth Town Council have been asked to identify up to 5 further locations within the town itself, where they would like some more mature trees planted. Our time scales are to start the project planning imminently through the Youth Voice Group based at the Centre. The planting of trees would commence in April/May and continue through until March 2022.
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Why it's a great idea:
There are a number of benefits that this project will bring. These are as follows: • Help to combat climate change • Help to attract and maintain wildlife • Make the local environment more attractive • Slows heavy rain and therefore reduce risk of flooding and erosion • Creates natural shade and shelter for livestock and crops • Positive impact on mental wellbeing for those living in the area – reduces stress and encourages outdoor exercise • Builds community spirit • Educates all in the benefits of the nature around us • Encourages young people to be outside and build links with the community • Educates young people in a skill that they may not have – tree maintenance and care • Builds confidence and social skills in the young people involved • Reduces green space maintenance costs • Supporting a nationally recognised campaign • Raises awareness of environmental issues and may encourage other groups to follow
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VolunteerThe Sylvia Beaufoy Centre (SBC) and the Petworth Youth Association (PYA) is the legacy of Sylvia Beaufoy, a resident of Petworth, West Sussex. She formed the Petworth Youth Association as a charitable trust in the 1960’s to provide a much-needed facility in a rural area where young people could meet. Sylvia Beaufoy also worked for many years during her life to provide enriching activities for young people and to help them overcome difficulties and reach their full potential.
The Centre currently offers a range of positive activities over 4 sessions each week to young people aged 8 to 19. Sessions are arranged taking account of the needs and interests of over 100 young people who attend the Centre from Petworth and the surrounding area. Our clubs offer a much needed, inclusive, safe space where young people can spend time in a positive way, be part of a wider community of peers and supportive adults and find help when needed. Our aim is to improve the lives of the young people of Petworth and the wider rural area, encouraging them to make better choices. Through providing informal education, information and guidance, working one-to-one with young people, our youth workers help each young person to overcome the challenges they face so that they can achieve their potential and realise their dreams and ambitions. Throughout, there is a strong focus on fostering positive relationships with and among young people, and building a sense of community and belonging.
Project Owner: Sylvia Beaufoy Centre The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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