Pilot Project Details
Headingley Station Allotments Association, Leeds
- Aims: Regeneration of a five-acre semi-derelict allotment site in a densely populated part of Leeds. The project features organic growing methods and active involvement of the local community.
- What will the grant be used for? To help purchase fencing, poly tunnels, trees and hedging (£26,420).
- Further Information: A profile of Headingley Station Allotments appeared in our Spring 2004 Newsletter. Click here to download a copy of the article in Adobe Acrobat format.
Sheffield City Council
- Aims: To revitalise the Sharrard Road Allotments and Leisure Gardens by encouraging the involvement of existing tenants, local community groups, schools and individuals. Vandalism has been a problem in the past, so site security is a priority.
- What will the grant be used for? Fencing and other infrastructure (£38,242)
- Further Information: A profile of Sharrard Road appeared in our Summer 2004 Newsletter. Click here to download a copy of the article in Acrobat reader format. Sheffield City Council has a page about its allotments on its website.
Newcastle City Council
- Aims: To improve the occupancy, usability and management of allotment sites in Newcastle.
- What will the grant be used for? The grant will support plot clearance, training, biodiversity enhancement, publicity and support to allotment gardeners and associations (£63,495).
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Aims: To regenerate a partially used allotment site in Heald Green by providing a community building, plots for the disabled, an orchard, pond and wetland area.
- What will the grant be used for? The grant will contribute to the capital costs of the work (£25,000).
- Further Information: St Anns Allotments featured in the first edition of our newsletter. Click here to download a copy of the article in Adobe Acrobat format.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- Aims: To transform an underused area of the Kingshurst Allotments into a community garden and horticultural training facility for local people.
- What will the grant be used for? The grant will contribute to the capital costs of the project (£26,750).
- Further information: A profile of Solihull Green Scheme appeared in our Winter 2004 Newsletter. Click here to download a copy of the article in adobe acrobat format.
Environ, Leicester
- Aims: To safeguard allotments in Leicester by providing support to allotment societies and novice gardeners, publicising vacant plots and encouraging wildlife-friendly allotment management.
- What will the grant be used for? The grant will contribute to the salary of Environ's Allotments For All Project Officer (£36,797).
- Further Information: A profile of Environ appeared in our Winter 2003 Newsletter. Click here to download a copy of the article in Acrobat reader format. Environ also has its own website.
Harrow in Leaf, Harrow
- Aims: To increase allotment use by immigrant communities and relieve waiting list pressure in inner London Boroughs.
- What will the grant be used for? To provide disabled facilities, composting facilities, multicultural signage, increased security, new storage and shelter (£36,132) and to promote awareness of these facilities within the local community.