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
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
What we do We support refugees. GTL is a place to develop gardening skills, spend time in nature, meet new people, share knowledge, eat the food we’ve grown, access support, and come together as a community. Garden ActivitiesPlanting and growing vegetables, flowers, herbs, trees and looking after wildlife in the garden. ArtA wide range of
