Friends of Burley Park has been awarded a £2,000 grant from The Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants Fund.
The grant will allow will enable the group to extend the carpets of daffodils and bluebells that were planted last winter. The grant will also pay for some equipment to help undertake and publicise their work ahead of the 125th anniversary year in 2025.
The Bupa Foundation has invested more than £1 million in Green Community Grants across the UK and Ireland. The programme has helped over 500 charities and schools put their green space improvements into action – from funding outdoor classrooms, community allotments, sensory gardens and more.
John Preston, committee member of the Friends, said: “The group has attracted a good regular volunteer turnout in the last year or so and it is great to have another project to undertake that complements the work of Leeds Parks.
“Bulb planting is also a brilliant way to engage more local people in this much valued inner city Park”
Twenty three people volunteered on Sunday 10 November. The group is meeting on Tuesday, 19 November 6.30 – 7.30pm at the Cardigan Centre to make further plans for the anniversary – all welcome. E-mail burleyparkfriends@gmail.com for details.
Anna Russell, Director of the Bupa Foundation, said: “People health and planet health are inextricably linked, which is why it’s essential that we work to increase access to nature and green spaces. I’m so pleased that we’re able to support this project which will benefit the local community and our natural world.”
The Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants Fund is administered by the national community charity, Groundwork.
Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive, said: “Now more than ever, it’s vital that support goes to the people and places that need it the most and we’re delighted to support this project.”
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