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Sow the City is a CIC
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company no. 6872177
Gardening and food growing in particular has so many amazing benefits for health, communities and for
the wider environment. Community gardening is:
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Social - it improves community cohesion and reduces isolation. It is fantastic for physical exercise
and well being, plus the food is healthy and ethically produced.
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Economical – it saves people money. It can earn groups money. It is the perfect medium to
improve essential skills that can help with employment.
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Environmental – it informs people about carbon literacy. It connects people and nature. It reduces
food miles and therefore carbon dioxide.
Common green areas in
neighbourhoods encourage
social bonding between
neighbours.
Our projects have a
6:1 return on investment
for society.
Community gardens
offer a resource for
education and learning.
Community
The food we eat accounts
for 30% of the UK’s
carbon footprint.
Urban greenspace provides
important habitat for
wildlife.
Environment
Allotment holders spend
on average £202 growing
veg that would sell for
£1564 in the shops.
Urban agriculture creates
jobs and volunteering
opportunities.
Economy
Only 24% of men and
29% of women are
regularly consuming their
recommended daily five
portions of fruit and veg,
Daily gardening reduces
the risk of Dementia by
36% in older people.
Trees, greenery, flowers
and water improve mood.
Health
