Charity News
Volunteers needed at York Gate Garden
If you have some spare time this year and enjoy getting out in the garden, why not think about volunteering? We are currently looking for people that would like to join our friendly team of volunteers at our York Gate garden near Leeds. We are looking for volunteers to help run the tea room, which includes taking orders, preparing drinks, serving customers and using the till. No experience is necessary, just plenty of energy and enthusiasm. The garden opens to visitors for the 2018 season from 1st April and a full induction and relevant training will be provided. Volunteering is great fun and...
Party for Perennial kick-starts HortAid 2018 with over £10,000 raised on the night
The Party for Perennial, which took place on Thursday 18 January at O’Neills in Central London, raised £10,000 on the night and ensured the charity’s annual fundraising campaign, HortAid, is off to a flying start. Over 150 people from across the horticulture industry enjoyed a lively evening of networking and celebration with a fantastic selection of raffle prizes and the announcement of Perennial’s fundraising Champions 2017. Money raised on the night will keep one of Perennial’s 13 caseworkers on the road for just over 10 weeks, safeguarding the tailored one-to-one support the charity gives people in need year-round. Peter Newman, Perennial...
HortAid 2018 gets under way at the Party for Perennial
The Party for Perennial, taking place on Thursday 18 January in London, kicks off Perennial’s annual fundraising campaign known as HortAid. With some exciting challenge events lined up for 2018, Perennial is encouraging the horticulture industry to get behind their trade charity and do something this year to raise money for the only charity that supports everyone in the industry when they are facing crisis. All funds raised make a real difference to the lives of the people that Perennial supports and last year’s HortAid campaign raised over £92,000 in voluntary donations. Anita Bates, Director of Marketing and Fundraising at...
Perennial offers support to horticulturists affected by Carillion collapse
The collapse of construction firm Carillion poses a threat to horticulture businesses that had contracts with the company. Many of the large construction projects Carillion was delivering have significant landscaping and nursery supply elements, leaving companies unsure whether they will get paid and jobs at risk. For individuals who find themselves facing redundancy and/or financial hardship as one of the knock on effects of this action, Perennial is here to help. The UK-wide charity is dedicated to helping everyone in the horticulture industry when they are in difficulty. Britain’s second largest construction firm, which employs 20,000 people in the UK,...
Industry gears up for Party for Perennial
At the beginning of a new year, the annual Party for Perennial is a time for the industry to come together, cement relationships and celebrate successes. The event, which takes place on Thursday 18th January in London’s Soho, highlights the work of the only charity dedicated to helping everyone across the industry in times of need and launches the charity’s annual HortAid fundraising campaign. Tickets are still available to purchase to anyone that would like to attend. Various businesses and suppliers to the industry have got behind the event as sponsors, showing their support for Perennial and making the most of...