The North East of England has long had a proud history of community growing around the Tyne, the Wear and further afield.
You can find out about SF&G's involvement in the Growing Middlesbrough project here.
See below for a map view or list of Social Farms & Gardens members in this region, 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.
| City / County | City / Suburb | Contact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solidarity farm | Morpeth | Morpeth | 76425 |
| St Paul's and Whitworth Churches | Spennymoor | Spennymoor | 61518 |
| Star and Shadow Garden | Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | 66647 |
| Station Master's Community Wildlife Garden | Whitley Bay | Whitley Bay | 47422 |
| Supporting lives | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Newcastle Upon Tyne | 76158 |
| Supporting Lives Small Holding | Blucher | Blucher | 74455 |
| The Comfrey project | Gateshead | Gateshead | 59918 |
| The Communal Corner | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | 66795 |
| The Country Trust | Chelmsford | Chelmsford | 66590 |
| The Giving Garden - The Well Methodist Church | Darlington | Darlington | 74446 |
| The Hop Garden | Gateshead | Gateshead | 44921 |
| The Lanes Community Garden | York | York | 64765 |
Nature, mental health, and equity. Highlights from the kick-off meeting of the GreenME project
The pioneering GreenME project will study how exposure to nature can be integrated in healthcare systems to treat and improve mental health for all. It officially launched its...
Seven years ago the Green Care Coalition (GCC) was set up to promote the commissioning and use of Green Care services. The term Green Care is an umbrella term that covers;
Our annual, nationwide celebration of all things community growing!
An online course for people interested in setting up a care farm. Get an introduction to care farming and the basics of starting up.
An online course for new and established care farmers. Take a detailed look at care farming and developing good practice on your farm.
Scotswood Garden works with nature to create a great place for people and wildlife to enjoy. The garden is about community, whether in Scotswood and Benwell or the wider area, and they welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in the...
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...
