About the project
PROJECT TITLE: Gather and Grow
LOCATION: Rochdale
FUNDING: Awarded £32,600 in Round Six of the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund
DELIVERED BY: Pennine Care Charity
The idea
Gather and Grow is a community garden project that brings people together through a thoughtfully designed space that combines gathering and growing.
Featuring a productive growing facility with a polytunnel and six raised beds, the garden will support year-round cultivation. Adjacent to this will be a welcoming seating area with eight ‘chatty’ benches arranged to encourage conversation, reflection, and connection.
At the heart of the space is a central planting bed, surrounded by accessible paths and greenery. Designed for inclusivity, sustainability, and wellbeing, the garden will offer a vibrant hub for learning, sharing, and nurturing both plants and community spirit.