Yuvanis Community Garden
A unique, community-led space that reconnects South Asian communities in Oldham with their horticultural heritage and cultural roots.
Support Yuvanis Community Garden
The Yuvanis Community Garden was initially launched in Round Three of the Green Spaces Fund, to promote food security, wellbeing, and social cohesion.
Now, the team at Yuvanis Foundation are ready to take things to the next level.
See the drop down list below for detailed project information, pricing and plans.
Email info@gmet.org.uk with the subject line 'Bloom Hub: Yuvanis Community Garden' if you're interested in funding any of these project ideas.
Project Idea #1: Grow Your Own
Funding Required: £990
Summary:
We will work with a primary school in Oldham to deliver two hands-on planting and growing workshops for 100 children, teaching them how to grow vegetables and herbs in small gardens, balconies, or limited outdoor spaces. Each session will focus on a different easy-to-grow plant like herbs, salad leaves, tomatoes, and peppers.
By the end of the programme, children will have four plants to continue growing at home and the knowledge needed to produce their own food. The project aims to promote sustainable living, improve food awareness, and build confidence in growing fresh produce at home from a young age.
Resources Needed:
• Gardening instructor - £290
• 100 Grow your own kits - £700
Anticipated Measurable Outcomes:
• 100 children trained in small-space food growing
• 2 practical workshops delivered
• 400 plants grown and taken home by children (4 each)
• 100% of participants gain practical growing skills through hands-on learning
• At least 75% of children demonstrate increased confidence in growing their own food
• Increased awareness of sustainable food growing and local food production.
Project Idea #2: Grow, Cook, Share
Funding Required: £4,500
Summary:
This funding will support a weekly community programme for 10–12 women where they cultivate a garden, harvest fresh vegetables and herbs, and cook meals together. Sessions will include planting, maintenance, harvesting, cooking, and sharing recipes. The project promotes community bonding, mental wellbeing, and sustainable living practices, while encouraging healthy eating and environmental awareness. Funding will cover garden setup, tools, seeds, cooking supplies, venue costs, and facilitation.
Resources Needed:
• Garden tools (trowels, spades, gloves, watering cans) - £400
• Seeds and seedlings (vegetables, herbs) - £200
• Compost and soil amendments - £150
• Raised beds or garden plots - £600
• Outdoor furniture (tables, chairs) - £300
• Cooking equipment (pots, pans, utensils, aprons) - £500
• Ingredients for cooking sessions (spices, oils, etc.) - £400
• Venue hire / community kitchen - £1,200
• Facilitator / coordinator fees - £1,250
• Printing / educational materials - £200
Anticipated Measurable Outcomes:
• 10–12 women engaged in weekly sessions for 6 months
• 50 different recipes created and shared within the group
• 200 meals cooked and shared over the project duration
• Improving confidence in gardening and cooking skills
• Increased awareness of sustainable food practices among participants
Project Idea #3: British Bangladeshi Heritage Garden
Funding Required: £25,000
Summary:
We'd like to create a new community garden, situated on a council-owned land that we have permission to develop on. The garden will have facilities to grow British and Bangladeshi herbs, vegetables and fruits. The garden will also be a social space that will allow people to gather, sit down, and enjoy nature.
The funding we are seeking will be a contribution towards the overall cost (£100,000) of setting up the garden.
We are looking for 4 donors to donate £25,000 each.
Resources Needed:
• £25,000 for 25% of garden development
Anticipated Measurable Outcomes:
• Engage 30–40 children and community members per month through workshops and garden activities
• Harvest over 100kg of produce per year
• Divert 1–2 tonnes of organic waste per year into compost bins
• Reduce municipal water usage for gardening by 50% through rainwater harvesting
• Increase awareness of sustainable gardening and self-sufficiency among the local community
Project Location
After the huge success of our first garden, we've identified a strong demand for a culturally-oriented garden that brings the community together.
