Pollinator cafes in Finchley N3, N12

Funded on
24 Nov 2022

Help us turn Finchley N3, N12 to a thriving place for pollinators! Your donation will go towards seeds, bulbs and plants that will bloom in our community and attract bees, butterflies, moths and more!

£653 Raised of £653

32 Backers

100%

Costs

Pollinator-friendly bulbs £300
Peat-free compost £200
Eco friendly planters £100
Target: (inc. fees) £652

https://mailchi.mp/028b1b6d103f/join-the-new-finchley-n3-n12-sustainability-forum

We invite you to join the Finchley Sustainability Forum, a new group of local N3 and N12 residents, aiming to create positive change in our area, with an immediate focus on sustainability and the environment.

Our initial objective is to unite the wide range of bodies in Finchley N3 and N12 who are willing to (or already) highlight the importance of sustainability and environmentalism within our community and engage in initiatives that would benefit the environment and improve the quality of life in Finchley.

So far our key activity is the Finchley N3, N12 Pollinator Project. Our wish is to turn N3 and N12 into a “pollinator corridor” by, for example, increasing the amount of pollinator-friendly plants in our public and open places, private businesses, and residents homes. We will try to achieve grants to support corresponding costs and also engage the community in planting activities.

To that effect, we have created two groups on social media where we can all stay in touch. Please join our group on NextDoor app and/or Facebook. Please also give us permission to contact you via email by completing this registration form. Also please view our YouTube Channel where all meetings and webinars can be viewed.

Funds will be transferred to a C.I.C non-profit company: Our Home Our Planet C.I.C (Company Registration Number 10425745) which is managed by Shiri Atsmon.

The initiative has five core organisers (details below), all well known within the community, and also engages members of the public.

Shiri Atsmon is a Church End resident, the founder of the Barnet-based initiative Eco Show and Tell , small business owner and publisher , Helpful Kids, and a campaigner with Barnet Friends of the Earth, Barnet VSFCE Environmental Network

Stephanie Romig is a Finchley resident, participatory artist and social engagement designer currently working as the local cultural producer for Finchley Central Town Centre with design studio make:good as part of a project commissioned by Barnet Council.

Heading the pollinator-friendly bulb initiative:

Horticulturist Deena J Kestenbaum is an experienced eco teacher with Mind Charity, a Therapist.

Holly Pringle, pollinator expert, PhD environmental studies, volunteer with the Bumblebee conservation Trust and is a Ranger with London National Park City

Alison Sharp, Recycled Materials Crafter Re.New Crafts. Alison is a former teacher and now creates arts and crafts from recycled materials and teaches about sustainability.

Project Owner: Finchley N3 N12 Sustainability Forum The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.