Project Giving Back
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Project Giving Back is a UK-registered charity launched in 2021 by two anonymous philanthropists and RHS Life Members, driven by a passion for gardening amid Covid-19 and cost-of-living crises. Its mission is creative philanthropy: instead of direct grants, it fully funds high-profile show gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for UK charities, transforming them into storytelling platforms for awareness, donor engagement, fundraising events, and media exposure that amplifies impact far beyond cash value. Overseen by horticultural experts like Chair Rosie Atkins and CEO Hattie Ghaui, it embodies values of sustainability, innovation, public engagement, and opportunity, nurturing charity-designer partnerships while supporting diverse causes like mental health (Mind), homelessness (St Mungo’s), hospice care (Hospice UK), sea rescue (RNLI), and environmental sustainability—united by driving social and environmental change for people and the planet.
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities (England and Wales, with UK-wide reach), of any size but with capacity to leverage Chelsea's prestige and commit to post-show garden relocation, especially to underrepresented areas like Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northeast England, and East Anglia. Charities must partner with a garden designer beforehand; no income thresholds apply.
Grants fully cover garden builds valued at £150,000–£250,000 (design, materials, transport, relocation), excluding direct cash, core costs, or unrestricted funds. Applications follow an annual competitive process: Expression of Interest (EOI) online, then full proposals for shortlisted; next deadline is 4 November 2024 (23:59) for 2026 'All About Plants' category, with notifications w/c 18 November. No unsolicited or rolling submissions.
Distinctively, Project Giving Back avoids routine grants, focusing exclusively on Chelsea as an impact multiplier with mentoring, expert governance, and talent development—ideal for charities seeking transformative visibility over traditional funding.
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Project Giving Back typically provides grants ranging from £150,000 - £250,000.
Where does Project Giving Back fund charities?
Project Giving Back funds charities operating in UK.
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