A Day Well Spent at Wibsey Community Gardens

Rachel Trend, Matt Beaumont and Vandana Khullar from Stephen George + Partners’ (SGP) Leeds office swapped their desks for gardening gloves, spending a day volunteering at Wibsey Community Gardens in Bradford as part of the practice’s commitment to supporting local communities. 

Making the most of the autumn sunshine, Rachel Trend, Matt Beaumont and Vandana Khullar rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into moving compost, helping to maintain and improve this valuable community green space. 

Managed by Bradford Organic Communities Service (BOCS), Wibsey Community Gardens provides an important resource for the local community. The gardens grow a variety of organically produced fruit, vegetables and salads, offering fresh produce to local residents while creating opportunities for volunteering, education and community engagement. 

The gardens also work closely with local schools, giving children the opportunity to learn about sustainable food production, healthy eating and the importance of caring for the environment. 

The volunteering day forms part of SGP’s wider commitment to social responsibility, which encourages colleagues across its offices to take time out of their working week to support charities and community initiatives. 

By giving colleagues the opportunity to contribute their time and skills, the initiative aims to make a positive difference to local communities while supporting wellbeing, teamwork and connections beyond the workplace. 

A big thank you to Rachel, Matt and Vandana for their enthusiasm and hard work, and to the team at Wibsey Community Gardens for welcoming our volunteers. 

To find out more about Wibsey Community Gardens and how you can get involved, visit the Bradford Organic Communities Service website.