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What it does
Veterans' Growth preserve and protect the mental health of, and relieve the needs of, military veterans, their families and the wider community primarily, but not exclusively, through the provision of Horticultural Therapy Services.
In its own words, from the Charity Commission's register of charities.
What its grants paid for
£90k in 3 published grants recorded
against Hastings between 2020 and 2023, from The National Lottery Community Fund.
This is money awarded, which isn't always the same as money spent.
£10k from The National Lottery Community Fund: 'Small Acorns' Green Woodworking for Veterans
The funding will be used to run two workshops per week to train up the organisations horticultural therapists to deliver sessions independently. The project aims to enable veterans to learn new skills and re-engage with other veterans and the wider community to rebuild social confidence and support integration back into civilian life and the workforce.
awarded Fri 21 Jul 2023 · National Lottery Awards for All England
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£70k from The National Lottery Community Fund: covid 19 support
The funding will help offer a outdoor based horticultural therapy service that is Covid Secure. They work with Veterans' that have been diagnosed with mental health issues and aim to use horticultural activities to help improve mental health and wellbeing.
awarded Thu 4 Mar 2021 · National Lottery COVID-19 Fund - Over £10000
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£10k from The National Lottery Community Fund: Public Access Wildlife Space
The organisation will use the funding to help renovate an area of land to improve it for the local community and make it more wildlife friendly.
awarded Fri 27 Mar 2020 · National Lottery Awards for All
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗