On the 30th of October 2024, Foundation 92 launched a brand-new garden in the heart of Salford to provide a free-to-access, engaging green space for the local community.
The garden, based at The Sutton Community Centre in Salford has been designed to support the local community by enhancing wellbeing and social inclusion.
The new area includes greenery, areas to relax and enjoy the surroundings, planters and community led sustainable food growing areas.
Foundation 92 will also look to employ a Horticulture and Environmental Officer to maintain the garden and deliver educational workshops. The workshops will be delivered in conjunction with the charities Health and Wellbeing department and topics of focus will include; sustainable food growth, therapeutic relaxation activities, environmental eco-systems, family wellbeing and social inclusion.
Head of Foundation 92, Tom Hutton, said: “We’re proud to have launched the community garden to the public alongside Bupa UK Foundation and Clarion Futures. The garden looks fantastic and we’re looking forward to seeing the impact this can have on the local community.”
Bupa Foundation Director, Anna Russell, said: “The Bupa Foundation is committed to supporting projects which bring much-needed green space into our cities. Congratulations to Foundation 92 on this fantastic new initiative – we hope the community garden will play an important role in boosting people’s wellbeing through connecting with others and enjoying the benefits of nature.”
Communities Officer (North), Clarion Futures Communities, Kev McCloskey, said:
“Clarion Futures in partnership with Foundation 92 are pleased to introduce Greener Spaces to the inner city areas. They give the local families the opportunity to work together to plant, grow and enjoy bringing nature closer to their communities with thanks to the support of BUPA Foundation UK.”