Our Community Projects
How we fund them, why they matter, and how you can get involved
We run Nurturefy like a proper working business. We offer paid services, we cover our costs, and we keep things sustainable.
The difference is what happens next.......
Instead of taking profits at the end of the year, we reinvest that money back into the community, helping fund projects that support people who might not otherwise be able to access nature-based activities.
Sometimes, we’re also lucky enough to receive funding from organisations who believe in what we do. That extra support allows us to reach more people, offer places at low or no cost, and run projects that genuinely change lives.
Our community projects are funded through a mix of:
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Income from our paid services (which we reinvest)
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External funding and community support
We’re incredibly grateful to organisations who’ve supported our work, including:
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The National Lottery Community Fund
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Eric Wright Charitable Trust
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McCarthy Stone Foundation
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Blackpool CAN
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Community Foundation for Lancashire
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Opus Broadband
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Blackpool Costal Housing
This support helps us offer projects that are inclusive, affordable and genuinely people-led.
Please do apply for our projects, even if you are unsure that you are eligable. Applications help us evidence local needs and shapes our project applications.
Grow & Swap
What it is:
A community growing project that helps people grow food at home and share what they don’t need with others nearby.
Why we run it:
Growing food builds confidence, routine and pride, but it’s also a brilliant way to connect with others without pressure.
What it helps with:
✔ Learning to grow food, even as a beginner
✔ Feeling more confident and capable
✔ Reducing isolation through sharing
✔ Building a local growing community
Funded Workshops
What it is:
We offer Nature based workshops & events offered in supportive spaces.
Why we run them:
These sessions give people something to look forward to, a chance to be creative, and a reason to spend time with others. Spending time in nature with other people can significantly reduce stress.
What it helps with:
✔ Social connection
✔ Confidence in group settings
✔ Wellbeing through creativity
✔ A sense of belonging
Subsidised Gardening Support
What it is:
Reduced-cost gardening and growing support for people who need a bit of extra help keeping their outdoor space manageable.
Why we run it:
A garden shouldn’t become a source of stress. With the right support, it can become a place of pride, calm and enjoyment again.
What it helps with:
✔ Safer, more manageable gardens
✔ Confidence spending time outdoors
✔ Improved wellbeing and routine
✔ Feeling supported, not judged
