Putting Down Roots

Putting Down Roots is a gardening project for people who are currently homeless or have been in the past, or who are at risk of becoming homeless.

PDR AllotmentsWe work in hostel grounds, public parks and on our own allotment, developing gardening skills, growing organic vegetables and carrying out hard landscaping and building projects. We have many types of garden, including greenhouses, so everyone can take part and find something enjoyable to do - whatever their abilities or physical difficulties. We provide lunch and travel expenses.

Putting Down Roots also offers:

  • one-day certified gardening courses that are nationally recognised through NCFE (NVQ-equivalent)
  • two six-month Trainee positions every six months, for people interested in coming off benefits and experimenting with work
  • a monthly forum for clients who want to contribute to project design and discuss future plans.

Putting Down Roots is constantly expanding and currently operates in Lambeth, Southwark, Islington, Haringey, Brent and Westminster.

For more information, please contact Martin Snowdon on 07733 148 911, Wendy Taylor on 07714 699 627 or Richard Williams on 07714 699 602.