Project start date: 22 December 2016
Project end date: 31 December 2017
CCG area(s) where this project operates: North
Neighbourhood(s) in which this project operates: Cheetham, Crumpsall, Higher Blackley, Harpurhey, Charlestown, Miles Platting and Newton Heath, Moston, City Centre
Programme objective(s) supported by this project:
1. to increase the social inclusion within their neighbourhoods of people with serious and enduring mental health problems
3. to increase the level of support offered to people with mental health problems who find it difficult to access existing services in their neighbourhoods
Project summary: Project for up to 20 people with mental health problems to learn how to grow fruit and vegetables at North Manchester General Hospital and then create a network with local community gardens so that ongoing provision can continue in the community for up to 50 people post hospital
Organisation name: Sow the City Limited
Organisation summary: Sow the City is a social enterprise working to build a healthier city where everyone can grow their own food. Established in 2009 with a few packets of seeds and some compost, we’re now helping thousands of people across Greater Manchester get into food growing.
Contact name: Jon Ross / Kieron McGlasson
Contact number: 0770 862 2368 / 0784 138 2837
Contact email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Webpage address: www.sowthecity.org
Postal address: 36-40 Edge St, Manchester, M4 1HN