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To restore and develop an allotment space for the community and to be passed onto the community once established. All food produced will be given away to those in need.
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To restore an allotment garden back to its original condition in an area of deprivation. Using volunteers and working with Probation Service and those fulfilling thier community payback hours, the allotment will be completely rebuilt and replanted with fruit and vegetables. Those taking part will benefit from physical exercise and the overall wellbeing that comes form this. It will also provide a place for social gatherings. The future running of the project will be handed over to the community and other interested parties once its is established. The allotment will provide voluntary work for many volunteers and especially those having to fulfill community payback hours. Produce from the allotment will be either given to those requiring food parcels through the food bank network, or given to a local community cafe to help create food for the needy.
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Why it's a great idea:
A focal point in the community that all ages can access for either pleasure or eduction. It will create a social space that will provide work and activity for those involved. Being part of this project will give the local community a sense of ownership and the desire to improve the neighbourhood, as well the wellbeing that results from this. Food thats grown will be distributed to those in need locally, as well as citywide through the food bank network. A local community cafe will also benefit from food donated and be used to feed this in need
Steps to get it done:
The mental health benefits of gardening and horticulture is well documented. This project will help those struggling with poor mental health as they participate and achieve success. Working with National Probation Service will mean those having to fulfil community payback hours will have a chance to do it on a meaningful and rewarding project.
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How will the money be spent?Total £3,435
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VolunteerSunderland Connect Network exsists to see the community and church work together for the benfit of everybody in the community. This allotment and garden area is in the middle of an area of poverty and was once a thriving allotment and garden. Lockdown caused the building to not be used and the garden area closed, as a result the area became over grown and in disrepair. The church community moved out and we inheritated the space. We want to see it be a vibrant and successful allotment and garden area for the benefit of the local community, but we don't have the people or resources to do this. We are a network that looks to bring others together and see them thrive and flourish.
Project Owner: Sunderland Connect Network The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
