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John Evelyn Garden is a brand that focuses on providing access to health and well-being in the outdoor environment. Their mission is to address issues such as poverty, low aspiration, low skills, employability, and poor life skills. They believe in the potential of local people and aim to empower them with the tools to improve themselves and the wider community.

Through their specialist projects, John Evelyn Garden offers two main services. The Resident Education, Employment, Training and Advice (REETA) project provides residents, refugees, and asylum seekers with information, advice, and guidance, leading to employment and self-employment opportunities. Additionally, the John Evelyn Community Garden (JECG) gives people access to fresh, locally grown food, gardening activities, and the green environment in an urban area.

This promotes well-being and allows individuals to connect with the outdoors. As a community development trust, John Evelyn Garden is 100% led and managed by local people. Their vision is to harness the capacity of individuals to do things for themselves, ultimately improving their chances in life.

Visit their website or contact them to learn more about the valuable services they offer