Help Us Grow: Supporting Community Gardening and Wellbeing in Preston

Apr 30
2 min read

Plants sprouting at Let's Grow Preston garden site

We’re excited to share that we’ve applied for new funding to help grow our community gardening and wellbeing work here in Preston.

At Let’s Grow Preston, we use social and therapeutic horticulture to connect people with green spaces, supporting better mental health, physical wellbeing, and stronger communities.

What We’re Planning

This funding will help us improve how we work behind the scenes, so we can support more people across Preston.

With this investment, we’ll be able to:

Capture feedback from participants, volunteers, and community groups more easily
Understand what’s working well, and where we can improve
Spend less time on admin and more time delivering sessions
Expand the number of gardening, food growing, and wellbeing activities we offer

Supporting Communities Across Preston

We work with people from all walks of life, including those experiencing loneliness, stress, or poor mental health, as well as neurodiverse individuals and people with disabilities.

Through our community gardens, training, and volunteering opportunities, we help people:

Build confidence and learn new skills
Improve their mental and physical wellbeing
Connect with others in a supportive environment
Get involved in caring for local green spaces

No experience is needed, just a willingness to take part.

Why This Matters

Spending time outdoors, growing food, and working alongside others has a powerful impact.

Our work across Preston helps to:

Reduce isolation and loneliness
Support healthier lifestyles
Strengthen community connections
Care for green spaces in sustainable ways

This funding will help us do more of what matters: reaching more people and creating lasting positive change.

Looking Ahead

This is about building a stronger, more sustainable organisation, one that can continue to grow, adapt, and respond to the needs of the people we serve.

We’re really excited about what this could make possible and will keep you updated as we hear more.

Get Involved

If you’d like to support our work, there are lots of ways to get involved:

Donate: Every contribution helps us continue and expand what we do
Volunteer: Join us and be part of our growing community
Spread the word: Share our work with friends, family, and your networks

Together, we can make an even bigger difference.

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