Our impact
Impact on Earthworkers
- Increased horticulture/life skills
- Sense of purpose
- Responsibility
- Confidence and achievement
- Social contact
- Inclusion and belonging
- Citizenship
- Reduced stress
- Boosted physical and mental wellbeing
- Respite for the families of the Earthworkers
Impact on volunteers
- Purposeful activity in peaceful eco-gardens
- Opportunities to use skills to improve people’s lives and the environment
- Experience of and learning about sustainable living and inclusion
- An inclusive community
Impact on the community
- Social inclusion
- Protection of the environment
- Cheap, local organically-grown produce from our Farmer’s Market stall
- Opportunities for the public to learn about sustainable gardening and biodiversity
- Much-loved open garden community events
Our awards and achievements
Hertfordshire Care Awards
2020
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
Outstanding Achievement Award
2006
St Albans Community Business Awards
Green Business Award
2017
Hertfordshire Care Providers Association
Silver Membership
Ongoing
Green Pennant Award
2003
Mayor’s Pride Award
2011
Hertfordshire Care Award
2018