£10,000 funding used to improve community allotment

After successfully securing £10,000 of funding from the South East Consortium back in April, EQUANS have now begun to put this money to good use at the Clapton Park Estate in Hackney.

In September, Social Value Manager, Julian Sanz, was joined at the community allotment on the Clapton Park Estate by labourer, Boris, who was supplied free of charge by our fantastic supply chain partners Soundgate. Boris helped construct seven large raised beds, a beautiful table and several sturdy benches. A volunteer day was also recently held, where EQUANS staff were joined by local volunteers from the Clapton Green Gym and Clapton Park Management Organisation to help fill the planters with more than 18 tonnes of top soil, so they're ready for planting. A new shed, four additional herb planters and a greenhouse will also be installed next month.

"It was very hard work but so rewarding to see so many people from the local community excited about the new community space. The allotment is open to the local community and it's hoped that it will help combat food poverty, while at the same time generating some community cohesion." Julian Sanz, Social Value Manager, EQUANS

"A great project and really feel privileged to have been able to be part of it. I found it very rewarding and great to meet Julian, Mark and members of the local community." Ronnie Long, Technical Supervisor and volunteer for the day, EQUANS