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The Growth Project: championing gardens for health

An oasis thriving in one of the most deprived areas of Rochdale is helping people improve their mental and physical…

“I believe that the garden helped me continue to live my life”

When Nyla Abraham was struck down by a debilitating autoimmune disease she felt she had lost everything; dreams of her…

Gardens for wellbeing

Our research has shown that visiting gardens is both good for your mental and physical health. Reconnecting with nature, creating…

Summer berry pavlova

Sunday lunches with family? Learning to cook with grandma? Dad’s famous cakes? Often the food we love comes attached to…

“The whole team there have been brilliant.”

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors, the National Garden Scheme has been supporting Macmillan since 1984,…

Courgette pancakes

Our beneficiary, Leonard Cheshire supports individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. Led…

Susie’s marrow and ginger chutney

Susie, a resident at Leonard Cheshire’s supported living service Bells Piece, loves growing marrows. When asked what she likes most…

Paul’s tomato, ginger and chilli jam

Paul, a resident at Leonard Cheshire’s support living service Bells Piece, has created a delicious tomato and ginger chilli jam…

Mark Hix’s pumpkin and chorizo soup

This Halloween, pumpkins aren’t just for carving. Chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix is a supporter of our fantastic…

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Our donations in 2024

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Donor 2 £500,000
Donor 3 £450,000
Donor 4 £450,000
Donor 5 £450,000
Donor 6 £350,000
Donor 7 £350,000
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Donor 9 £122,227
Donor 10 £90,000
Donor 11 £80,000
Donor 12 £25,000
Donor 13 £302,000
Donor 14 £232,000