Growing TogetherLevenshulme Growing TogetherLevenshulme Therapeutic Gardening Community Our Mission Creating a therapeutic horticulture project with disadvantaged groups, particularly refugees and asylum seekers. To improve the lives of asylum seekers, refugees and others impacted by immigration control through access to a therapeutic horticulture project and holistic support, building community and networks of solidarity whilst learning and […]
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 welcome people from across Greater Manchester to our garden to give and access support and create a relaxing, therapeutic space to enjoy together. Growing Together was established in 2011
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 ten years. We are always looking for new volunteers to join our team. There are three main roles available. Volunteers form Download Activity Facilitator Gardening or art
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Trustees Alice Nicolay Alice has a background in community development, fundraising, campaigning, and organisational development, having worked and volunteered with a number of organisations within the charity sector since 2002. She has worked with refugees and asylum seekers in organisations including Freedom from Torture, and as a trustee for the Survivors of Torture Relief Fund
Staff Rashida Owoseni (People Support Manager) My name is Rashidah Owoseni , Participants Support Manager at Growing Together Levenshulme. 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
Stories Volunteers Stories We have a group of volunteer volunteers that help in each session. Volunteers in GTL are the backbone of the charity supporting our participants in the people support role, art and gardening activity facilitator. We are so proud of our volunteers and thankful of their dedication helping the community grow. Below is
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
