STAA - St Ann’s Allotments

About our Organisation

Staa provides community access to 4 amazing green spaces on St Ann’s Allotments. Offering something for all ages, we support local people to learn, play, relax and explore. Specific actiivites enable participants to develop their horticulture skills, improve their health & wellbeing, connect with others and explore the heritage of this grade 2* heritage site.

Supported by around 100 volunteers per year, Staa runs children, family and school activities on St Ann’s Community Orchard, grows produce at the Nursery for the local community, and is a City and Guilds Accredited training centre delivering qualifications in Practical Horticulture.

About our UKSPF project

Opportunities to get outdoors and learn basic gardening skills in a friendly and inclusive environment at St Ann’s Allotments. Based on STAA’s Nursery plots and the Heritage Display garden, participants will have the chance to learn the basics of growing flowers, fruit and vegetables and basic garden maintenance.

Aimed at local people from St Ann’s and the surrounding areas who are economically inactive or socially isolated and want to learn new transferable skills, increase their confidence, meet other people and improve their mental health and wellbeing. This inclusive programme will provide small group support, encouragement and skill development opportunities. For those who want to continue their learning, opportunities are also available for participants to access 2 free City & Guilds courses and gain a qualification in Practical Horticulture.

For more information, please contact

• Contact: Rachael Hemmings
• Call: 07498 842 443
• Visit: STAA at St Anns Allotments
• Email: Rachaelh@staa-allotments.org.uk