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ARI Factsheets
The ARI grant scheme and series of regional seminars highlighted a number of issues that plot holders want assistance with. In response ARI has produced a series of fact sheets which provide advice, cost comparisons, case studies and resource lists. These can be downloaded from this website - see listings below. If you have trouble downloading any of these documents then please feel free to order via our publications order form.
ARI factsheet: A fundraising guide for allotment associ...
This information pack replaces the factsheet "Money maze". It has been revised and updated to give a broader and more informative introduction to this subject with lots of useful tips and advice. The pack contains 8 inserts, each of which can be downlo ...
ARI factsheet: A guide to devolved management for allot...
Discusses the various stages of devolved management and how to assess what would best suit your association, then how to put it successfully into practice.
ARI factsheet: Affordable toilets for allotments
Installing a toilet on site can make it easier to attract new plotholders from a wider range of user groups and gives the site a better image. This factsheet gives information about some of the low-cost models available.
ARI factsheet: Allotments for all
Allotments provide a number of health and social benefits but are often inaccessible for the people they could most benefit. Many managers and associations are keen to improve access to their sites. The need to do so is underlined by the Disability Dis ...
ARI factsheet: Health and Safety on Allotments - A mana...
This information pack consists of 2 factsheets and 4 supporting
documents. You can download these individually (see below).
Alternatively you can order a paper copy using our
Many allotment associations are actively encouraging families, schools and youth groups to take on plots. This factsheet provides advice for allotment associations wishing to get families or young people involved. ARI factsheet: Plotting the future
ARI factsheet: Project allotment
A guide for groups and agencies working on allotments.
ARI factsheet: Promote the plot
Promotional ideas for allotment associations.
ARI factsheet: Restore the plot
It does not take long for a vacant plot to be invade by 6 foot brambles or rampant bindweed. Not only does this give sites a derelict air but it also discourages prospective plotholders. This factsheet introduces the different methods that can be used ...
ARI factsheet: Safe Sites
Helps develop strategies and solutions to vandalism and security issues on allotment sites.