Growing TogetherLevenshulme Growing TogetherLevenshulme Therapeutic Gardening Community We are a large resilient community of asylum seekers and refugees and dedicated volunteers centred around our thriving allotment site in Levenshulme, Manchester. We are a large resilient community of asylum seekers and refugees and dedicated volunteers centred around our thriving allotment site in Levenshulme, Manchester Our […]
About Us Our Mission: Creating a therapeutic horticulture project with disadvantaged groups, particularly refugees and people seeking asylum AimsTo improve the lives of people seeking asylum, refugees and others impacted by immigration control by: developing a therapeutic horticulture project with and for our members, meeting members needs through signposting, referral and the provision of individualised
About us We are a large resilient community of asylum seekers and refugees and dedicated volunteers centred around our thriving allotment site in Levenshulme, Manchester. We are a large resilient community of asylum seekers and refugees and dedicated volunteers centred around our thriving allotment site in Levenshulme, Manchester. We welcome people from across Greater Manchester
Volunteer Volunteer with us Growing Together Levenshulme is a volunteer-led charity. We rely a lot on our volunteers, who have collectively sustained and nurtured the project for over fifteen years. We are always looking for new volunteers to join our team. There are three main roles available. Volunteer application form Download Activity Facilitator Gardening or
Get involved Support us Your donation can make a significant difference in the lives of those we help. Consider making a financial contribution to support our ongoing efforts. Every donation, big or small, helps us continue our important work and reach even more people in need. Donate Volunteer with us Join our passionate community of
Trustees Augusta Ward Augusta is a long-term GTL volunteer trained in horticultural therapy, with a depth of knowledge around biodiversity and community forestry. She is employed as a medical secretary at a busy GP surgery, where she established and manages a community garden. She brings strong group facilitation skills, knowledge of the wider support landscape,
Staff Owoseni (People Support Manager) I joined the charity in November 2021. Part of my role includes checking with our participants, especially our most vulnerable. Signposting and referring participants to support like foodbank, homelessness, legal, mental and physical health support, and support from other community projects too. We share a deep sense of community, togetherness,
Stories Participant Stories Our community comes together each week at the garden, bringing together cultures from across the globe. Around 200 people come to the garden each year, all with different stories; the garden brings everyone together, building friendships and a feeling of family. “Garden feels like a second home. Helps with mental health” Participant
Frequently Asked Questions Can I receive legal advice at the sessions? No legal advice is provided. Who are the sessions designed to help? Refugees, asylum seekers, and other people impacted by immigration control. What should I know about the timing of the sessions? The timing of sessions will be provided to you. Is there any
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Get involved Support us Your donation can make a significant difference in the lives of those we help. Consider making a financial contribution to support our ongoing efforts. Every donation, big or small, helps us continue our important work and reach even more people in need. Donate Volunteer with us Join our passionate community of
