ARI has been funded solely by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, since it's launch in 2003. This funding is due to finish soon. We are working towards securing funds for 2007/08 and are optimistic that we will be able to continue to offer a full, if evolving, service. We are also currently in negotiation with several major funding providers to secure further funds beyond 2008. 

ARI will continue to be an initiative delivered by it's partners, the National Allotment Gardens Trust and the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens, supported by the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners, and the Scottish Allotments and Gardens Society. 

The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens will kindly continue to manage ARI on a day-to-day basis, as a stand-alone project separate from the Federation?s core work. 

At the forefront of ARI's future plans will be our highly successful Mentor Network. We will further strengthen the network and, funding permitting, recruit more Mentors. ARI's Mentors very generously work for us on a voluntary basis - we will continue to manage and train Mentors so that they can get out and about giving anyone involved in allotment regeneration support from ARI at a local level. ARI Events and Allotment Officers Forums will continue to be on your doorstep, with opportunities for events to be focused on topics that are relevant to your area.

Published 30th March 2007

ARI's popular newsletter will remain a very firm fixture, with news, features and resources to help you with your allotment regeneration plans. You will also still be able to tap into our other services, including this website, and our publications too.

Very special thanks to Esmée Fairbairn Foundation

Without the generous help and support of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, ARI and it's benefits to allotments would never have happened. We hope you will join us in thanking EFF Trustees and staff for their commitment to allotments and the ARI project, which has helped to focus allotments into the public arena. www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk