Our Mission
Growing Works strengthens individuals and communities by providing inclusive, outdoor based activities that promote wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth. We cultivate safe, supportive outdoor spaces where people of all ages and abilities can connect, learn, and flourish together.
Our Vision
Growing Works connects people with nature, food, and the community of Kirklees to improve wellbeing and create lasting environmental and social impact.
Our Values
Compassion – We lead with kindness, understanding, and respect. People and nature are linked and looked after.
Inclusivity – We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We celebrate everyone’s individuality and will challenge respectfully unwanted behaviour and attitudes.
Wellbeing – We prioritize mental, emotional, and physical health through engagement with green spaces. We help individuals build confidence, skills, and independence.
Sustainability – We care for the environment and promote sustainable practices in all we do.
Community – We foster strong, supportive relationships and shared purpose.
Our aims are:
- Promote wellbeing through growing and nature – support mental, emotional, and physical health for individuals and families by providing therapeutic outdoor activities.
- Create inclusive opportunities – Champion access for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds so they can thrive through our experiences
- Support personal growth and resilience – Create opportunities for people to build confidence, learn practical skills, and grow independence through shared experiences with food, nature, and outdoor learning
- Strengthen communities -build stronger, more connected communities by encouraging collaboration, volunteering, and shared experiences in green spaces. Work in partnership with local organisations, health services, and community groups to extend reach and deepen impact.
- Provide safe and supportive spaces – maintain welcoming outdoor environments where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Look after our environment through sustainable gardening and eco-friendly practices
Statutory information
Growing Works is a registered charity, number 1160003 . We generate income through a variety of sources; grants and donations e.g. individuals and corporate business sponsorship and trading activity e.g. training workshops and consultation.
Growing Works is a registered company in England and Wales, company number 07832832. Any profits go straight back into the business towards fulfilling the aims of the organisation.
Registered address: C/O 18 Lowergate, Huddersfield, HD3 4ER
Growing Works is a membership organisation where full members support the work of the charity and can attend Annual General Meetings, with a right to vote. Affiliate members offer valuable support to the charity but do not vote.
Please email info@growingworks.org.uk for more information.
As an organisation people and place are important to us. The core of our work aims to support people and use outdoor space to help improve both physical and mental health and wellbeing. We recognise in using outdoor therapy that the health of our environment is also vitally important and are committed to reducing any negative impacts of our operations and promoting environmental awareness in the community.
We endeavour to:
- Exceed all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate environmental performance at the end of the calendar year and propose improvements.
- Continually assess and reduce environmental impacts.
- Incorporate environmental factors into business decisions.
- Promote a culture of environmental awareness and respect.
Our safeguarding statement is available to be viewed here
Our policies are available to view on request, please contact us for further information
