Small grants are available to groups and individuals in the UK who suffer all kinds of chronic disabilities – mental and physical – to help them get gardening again.
No upper or lower limit of grant is specified. Last year around £41,600 was awarded in small grants.
The Trust usually pays the supplier directly when the work is completed, or will send vouchers which can be redeemed at a retailer close to the applicant.
Applications will be considered from individuals and groups in the UK including:
- People with a wide range of disabilities including visual, physical and mental.
- People who need to re-organise gardens because of health issues.
- Residents in long stay hospitals or nursing homes who share a garden.
Applicants are required to become a member of the Trust’s Garden Club. Membership is free.
Eligible Expenditure
The Trust offers the following support:
- The adaptation of private gardens to meet the special needs of disabled people.
- Grants towards a range of items eg tools, planting tables, raised beds, paving, wheelchair access, handrails and greenhouses.
- Provision of help with special gardens in hospitals, centres and schools.
- Provide information on garden aids and techniques.
The grants can be used for:
- Raised beds.
- Poly tunnels.
- Greenhouses
- Tools.
- Small-scale garden adaptations. eg access pathways.
- Plants or shrubs.
- Compost.
How To Apply
TApplications are accepted any time via the online portal at the Trust website.
Applicants must include additional documentation (e.g. quotes, a letter from the GP/health professional, etc).
Grants are usually awarded three months after receipt of application. Repeat applications are only considered after four years.