Over the past few weeks our COVID-19 member impact survey has already collected a huge number of responses from our members across Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. The responses received so far indicate that across the country members have been profoundly impacted by the lockdown and social...
London has the largest concentration of city/care farms and community gardens of any UK city.
On this page
- Find out more about our work in London and how we can help
- See below for a map view or list of Social Farms & Gardens members in London, as well as local news, events and case studies. There are also lots of useful information resources available for social farmers, gardeners and growers on our Resources page.
- If you are looking for members that offer commissioned health, social care or special education services (such as care farms), please follow this link
COVID - 19 London News
The London Association has sent an open letter to funders and government, together with a support letter from Mark Lane, Gardeners World presenter. The letters call for guidance and support from government, and for funders to continue to support the vital work of the sector. They also highlight how important the services delivered by our members will be in the aftermath.
"When the immediate crisis abates, city farms and community gardens will be places for people to recover from issues caused and worsened by this crisis."
Open Letter to Government from London City Farms and Community Gardens
Open Letter to Funders from London City Farms and Community Gardens
Mark Lane Gardener's World TV presenter supporting letter
Our work in London
SF&G run a bespoke training, support and networking programme for staff volunteers and trustees of city farms and community gardens in London. The training and support on offer is designed around what people need, and is delivered by London's farmer and gardeners. Together we focus on how to run great organisations and projects (rather than teaching hands-on farming and gardening skills.) Funded by City Bridge Trust, the programme is excellent value and high quality. To hear more or to offer your own expertise please contact: london@farmgarden.org.uk
Our members in London
There are loads of places to visit, volunteer or support. London's network of farms and gardens offer services to business, schools and health commissioners; corporate volunteering, venue hire, landscaping, workshops, creches, after-school clubs, social/care farming, mobile farms and much, much more.
Take a look at this video to find out more:
London Harvest Festival
Each year, our members organise the London Harvest Festival providing a wonderful opportunity for a day out for the whole family.The 21st London Harvest Festival took place on Saturday, September 28th 2019 at Woodlands Farm in Greenwich. We will publicise plans for future events here.
London
London
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| Calthorpe Project | London |
| Camden Disability Action | London |
| Castlehaven Horticultural Hub and Nature Garden | London |
| Cecil Sharp House Permaculture Garden | London |
| Cherry Orchard | London |
| Chiswick House Walled Garden | London |
| Cob in the Community | London |
| Colville School Garden | London |
| Community Green Space | London |
| Companion Gardening | London |
| Coram's Fields | London |
| Core Landscapes | London |
Get Involved
Amber Alferoff, London Project Officer
Email: amber@farmgarden.org.uk or london@farmgarden.org.uk
Tel: 07761 920 776
Usual working days Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
Latest news
We are all facing an unprecedented period of difficulty and disruption caused by the current coronavirus crisis. As the situation develops we want you to know that we are here. We have developed a dedicated Corona COVID -19 section of our website which will be updated regularly over the coming...
Upcoming events
Start / End Date: Multiple dates
CEVAS (Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme) offers training for individuals who are working – or plan to work – with groups of school children, young people or clients with additional needs.
SF&G have launched a series of online webinars designed to help members tackle the most pressing concerns arising from this crisis, and to share best practice and inspiration from around the country. Themes are based on what members told us were the most immediate and challenging issues.
A series of specially themed webinars, network meetings, training courses and launch events delivered by the Growing Care Farming project, part of the Government Programme for Children & Nature programme.
Useful Case Studies
Kentish Town City Farm (KTCF) was the first City Farm in the UK. Founded in 1972, this four-acre project has livestock and horses, a riding school, gardening space, a wildlife area, orchard and a focus for education and community work with thousands...
Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses (BCPG) is an independent environmental charity operating from a former municipal greenhouse site in the centre of Lambeth’s Brockwell Park. The site is now a vibrant community garden comprising a series of...
Our member groups provide the inspiration for these videos, created as part of our Tyfu Pobl programme in Wales but of interest to viewers across the UK, which shows our members in action and illustrate how our support has helped in their development...