Welcome to the North England pages
On this page you will find regularly updated information on all the
latest news, events and funding opportunities specifically for North West and North East England.
You can also find contact details for the regional development staff dedicated to advising and supporting community managed farms and gardens.
News & Events
True Value Research: A research study carried out across Cumbria and North East England has highlighed the true value of city farms and community gardens. The study, financed by Northern Rock Foundation, assessed the impact and value of community farms and gardens to individuals and communities, focussing on opportunities for engagement, volunteering, training, capacity builidng and empowerment. The findings were clear - community farms and gardens provide tangible benefits to people's lives, increasing their well-being, community involvement and pride in their local environment.
A summary of the research can be downloaded 
true value leaflet. And an attractive A2 poster summarising the true value of community farms and gardens can be downloaded true value poster.
- In addition to large scale events and stories in this section, keep an eye out on our regularly updated Events Page listings for details of events, fairs and workshops taking place on city farms and community gardens in the North.
Funding
The Key Fund: offering support packages of between £1,000 and £50,000 to social businesses working in disadvantaged communities in Yorkshire and Humberside. Please follow the link below for more details on the support offered by the Key Fund Website: http://www.keyfundyorks.org.uk/UserFiles/File/ProductTable.pdf
For more information and to see if you are eligible please
call 0845 140 1400 or email:
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Catalyst Fund: £250 to £1,000 for community groups and small local charities. The fund's priorities are: Youth Projects, Community Facilities, and Projects for people with disabilities.
For more information contact the York and North Yorkshire Community Foundation on 01759 377400 and visit their website http://www.ynycf.org.uk/
- FCFCG members can also find a comprehensive range of information resources and publications by logging into the Members Zone on this website and accessing our Resource Centre.
Regional publications
FCFCG has published two colourful maps for the region, showing the location of city farms and community gardens in the North East and North West. These are available on request via This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 0117 923 1800.
Alternatively you can download the maps as pdf documents by clicking on the links below:
Our Members in the North
- If you would like to find more information about FCFCG's members in the North, then use this link to our Online Database to find any city farms or community gardens in your area.
FCFCG contacts for the region
Mick Marston, Development Manager
21 Beech Grove
Blackhall Mill
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE17 7TD
Tel: 01207 562 317
Fax: 01207 561 317
Email:
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Helen Quayle, Research & Development Worker
Suite 8a, Segedunum Business Centre, Station Road, Wallsend
Tyne & Wear NE28 6HQ
Tel: 0191 263 5125
Fax: 0191 262 8276
Email:
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