We have some amazing news! We have been awarded National Lottery Awards for All funding! This means we can move forward with our plans and specifically invest in the following;
- PPE for young people,
- Staff hours to deliver work with young people over next 2 years and a contribution towards its oversight and volunteer support
- Some materials/supplies
This project connects young people and the wider community with nature through hands‑on environmental action. Inspired by SEN young people in our Social Action Group, a neglected outdoor space is being transformed into an inclusive allotment featuring growing areas, wildlife habitats, and accessible spaces. The project promotes wellbeing, environmental learning, and community collaboration, with strong support from volunteers, local businesses, schools, and environmental partners.
Our vision for this project is to give our young people the opportunity to gain a real sense of achievement and pride whilst learning important skills from our volunteers. We are well on with clearing the site but once this is done, we really need some gardening/allotment enthusiasts to help us with growing produce. If you think you might be able to help, please get in touch.. Contact Us
We hope the space will become a living classroom for our own young people, as well as in schools, and other groups- welcoming all backgrounds and abilities, with a focus on those facing mental health challenges, academic pressures, or risk-taking behaviours. Through gardening, construction, planning, and design, participants develop practical skills, teamwork, and resilience. The hands-on experience and the rewards of seeing their efforts flourish will boost well-being and confidence, supported by social horticultural principles. A donated poly tunnel will allow year-round use.
The wider community benefits through individual and corporate volunteering opportunities, as we foster intergenerational learning, environmental awareness, and community spirit. We aim for the project to positively impact Amble, encouraging pride in a greener town.
Environmental benefits are central: reclaiming unwanted allotments, recycling building materials, boosting biodiversity, creating habitats for pollinators, reducing carbon footprint by growing local food, and water conservation.
We hope the space will become a living classroom for our own young people, as well as in schools, and other groups- welcoming all backgrounds and abilities, with a focus on those facing mental health challenges, academic pressures, or risk-taking behaviours. Through gardening, construction, planning, and design, participants develop practical skills, teamwork, and resilience. The hands-on experience and the rewards of seeing their efforts flourish will boost well-being and confidence, supported by social horticultural principles. A donated poly tunnel will allow year-round use.
The wider community benefits through individual and corporate volunteering opportunities, as we foster intergenerational learning, environmental awareness, and community spirit. We aim for the project to positively impact Amble, encouraging pride in a greener town.
Environmental benefits are central: reclaiming unwanted allotments, recycling building materials, boosting biodiversity, creating habitats for pollinators, reducing carbon footprint by growing local food, and water conservation.
We've made some more great progress clearing the allotment - A few shots below of the achievements from the first 'community day' on feb 19th 2026! Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who helped.
We have made great progress !! and much of this is due to the amazing help from MJP who came and removed the caravan and the rubbish from the site. This amazing company did lots of extra work for us for free as they knew we were relying on grants and donations to pay for the work - we would thoroughly recommend these guys for and rubbish clearance you need locally.
Also our amazing volunteers have worked hard to put up a new polytunnel after the first got wind damaged and started planting too - potatoes are in the ground!!
Also our amazing volunteers have worked hard to put up a new polytunnel after the first got wind damaged and started planting too - potatoes are in the ground!!
NEXT STEPS
We have our 'site plan' with the layout of the elements within the allotment and we will be implementing this plan section by section.
This work will include ;
Resetting paving slabs to ensure safe and accessible pathways
Levelling and preparing the wilding area
Filling and planting raised beds
Build the creative area and seating area
If you think you might be able to help us, please contact us.
This work will include ;
Resetting paving slabs to ensure safe and accessible pathways
Levelling and preparing the wilding area
Filling and planting raised beds
Build the creative area and seating area
If you think you might be able to help us, please contact us.
