A charity is opened its gardens to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme for the first time in its 25-year history.
Restore Hope, based at Latimer Park Farm in Chesham, opened its therapeutic gardens on Saturday, May 30, from 10am to 3pm, as part of the National Garden Scheme.
Nate Sence, CEO of Restore Hope, said: “We are delighted to welcome visitors to our gardens as part of the National Open Garden Scheme.
“Our gardens are much more than beautiful spaces, they are places where people who are struggling can find hope, friendship, confidence and practical support.
“We are delighted to have the opportunity to share more about our gardens and Restore Hope on 30 May.”
The open day also marked a recent £200,000 grant from the Rothschild Foundation, which will support the charity’s programmes for the next three years.
Visitors will be able to explore the charity’s community and market gardens, which are designed to support people through therapeutic horticulture in a non-clinical setting.
The market garden, launched during the pandemic, now supplies fresh produce to more than 100 local families.
It is supported by volunteers and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them develop confidence and employability skills.
Visitors met the Restore Hope team and volunteers, learnt about their therapeutic work, and enjoyed refreshments.
Restore Hope supports families across Buckinghamshire facing poverty, food insecurity, poor mental health, and social isolation through practical support and community programmes.
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