A charity is helping children grow through the simple act of planting seeds.
The Budding Foundation, based in Sussex, has spent the summer supporting seasonal fairs and community projects by gifting plants, seeds, compost and flower pots to schools and events around the region.
Clive Gravett, the charity’s founder, said: “We work closely with Tates who provide many homegrown plants from their own nurseries as well as other carefully locally sourced items of high quality.”
The foundation formed in 2014, combines Mr Gravett’s love of gardening history with his commitment to helping underprivileged children.
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Pam Roy-Jones and Georgie Kane from Ditchling Fair with Budding’s Clive Gravett. (Image: Budding Foundation)
At South Down Nurseries in Hassocks, Mr Gravett handed over items for the plant stall at Ditchling village fair, which raised funds for St Peter & St James Hospice in Chailey.
Benjamin Tate, executive director of Tates of Sussex garden centres, said: “We’re proud to support the Budding Foundation and the incredible work it does to inspire and support young people across Sussex.
“Donating plants and gardening essentials is a simple way for us to help local schools and community projects flourish.”
Named after Edwin Beard Budding, the inventor of the lawnmower, the charity supports youth projects, apprenticeships and local schools and helps young people who have experienced trauma, disability, or social deprivation.
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