Posted on Wednesday 20th November 2024
Tia Evans from Liberty Jamboree
Young adults with disabilities and additional needs in Lichfield are enjoying a new allotment project, thanks to local charity Liberty Jamboree.
The charity received £1,000 for their project from the Staffordshire EnviroGrant Scheme, delivered by Staffordshire County Council in partnership with environmental company Veolia.
The group works with young adults aged 18 to 35 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those facing neurodiverse barriers. Working with staff and volunteers on the allotment project, the young people learn new skills in planting and growing their own foods, and cooking what they produce.
Tia Evans from Liberty Jamboree said:
“In the summer, we were fortunate enough to be granted £1000 from the scheme, which helped deliver the Liberty Community Allotment project.
“The grant has allowed us to buy resources, create a safe outdoor space and develop our members to become self-sufficient, whilst learning horticulture and having fun. We’re extremely grateful for the support and believing in the project.”
The Staffordshire EnviroGrant Scheme, which opened earlier this year, offers grants of up to £1,000 to not-for-profit organisations and community groups for projects that enhance waste and recycling efforts, improve the natural environment, or raise awareness of environmental issues.
Simon Tagg, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure, and Climate Change, said:
“As a county council, we are committed to making Staffordshire sustainable and improving our environment, but we need local communities to help us achieve this.
“It’s fantastic to see how the EnviroGrant scheme has enabled a local charity to create a space where young adults can learn to grow their own food and vegetables. We’re delighted that the grant can provide local community groups with opportunities to enhance and learn from our environment.”
You can watch the young adults tending to their allotment in this short video.
Further information about Liberty Jamboree is available on their website.