Growing Healthy Together

This is a 1-year pilot project that will be delivered in partnership between Neath Port Talbot CVS, DOVE Workshop and Glynneath Training Centre. The aim of the project is to start developing a thriving food and growing economy in Neath Port Talbot. This pilot project will be a starting point and inform and enable the longer-term aim of establishing a thriving food and related produce economy for Neath Port Talbot and potentially create a Community Food Hub and a common brand amongst producers. 
 
This pilot project will: 
  • Map current producers and create a directory of local producers/projects 
  • Design and deliver an innovative pilot programme of community food growing activities/events 
  • Design and accredit new curriculum - NPT Growers Certificate and learning toolkit, working with Agored Cymru and building on the success of the Growing the Future Project http://www.growingthefuture.co.uk/en/online-learning/ 
  • Pilot the new curriculum through a programme of horticultural skills training/support 
  • Provide access to training in growing, processing and enterprise skills e.g. healthy eating, food and recipe knowledge, food production, traditional crafts; woodworking etc. 
  • Create an innovative support network of local producers and community growing projects 
  • Promote healthy, affordable, locally grown food through providing a range of opportunities and materials to raise awareness of the benefits of good quality local food, shortening the supply chain and reducing food miles 
  • Survey available land for growing, develop partnerships with housing associations, private landowners etc 
  • Establish infrastructure for NPT Community Growing Hub 
  • Consult local producers and growing projects to assess and report on support needs 
  • Identify market opportunities within the local tourism economy to sell food and related products 
  • Expand and trial new volunteering and food enterprise support activities 
  • Focus on the exploitation of digital technology as a tool for marketing (with a strong emphasis on being Made in Wales) 
Work with individuals/groups to develop business ideas, including advice and support in areas such as research and development, marketing and promotion, quality and production, selling and distribution The pilot will assess the best ways of helping disadvantaged groups benefit from supportive community food networks through: 
  • Extending opportunities for volunteering/learning in community food growing/horticulture 
  • Building stronger networks for self-help and building of cooperative community enterprises 
  • Working at grass roots to engage with the community and provide supportive learning pathways

 

Project details

Funding amount:
£103,027
Funding source:
LEADER Local Development Fund
Area:
Neath Port Talbot
Completion:
Theme:
3
Measure:
19.2
Related case studies:
Growing Healthy Together

Contact:

Name:
Tony Potts
Telephone number:
01639 631246
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Project website:
http://www.nptcvs.wales/partnerships/tyfun-iach-gydan-gilydd/

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