Viewfield Garden Collective SCIO

About

VGC is a local charity to support adults and young people living with mental health difficulties. The organisation uses horticulture, creative arts and the environment to support and develop people via a therapeutic garden project. Aim is to provide a relaxed space to improve physical and mental health wellbeing, educate and promote citizenship. This allows adults and young people to feel better connected to the wider community and workplace. VGC provides a validating community where individuals can grow in confidence by developing horticultural skills while working safely alongside others. In addition, VGC's activities include: ? growing organic food for the community. ? offering cut flowers to care homes and alike. ? providing qualifications to adults at risk and local school children who require support. ? supporting other organisations such as Alzheimer’s Scotland by hosting workshops. ? hosting community workshops such as Willow Weaving, Moss Identification, composting.

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