Charity helps young people put down roots

Pictured, from left to right, are Kate Culverhouse, of the Banks Group; Peter Richards, chief executive of Moving On Durham; registered service manager Rachael Bruce; and under 18s accommodation lead Emily Houghton

A County Durham homelessness charity is creating new opportunities for vulnerable young people after securing funding to transform unused outdoor space into a community garden.

Moving On Durham has received a £2000 grant from the Banks Group’s Community Fund to support work at its new supported accommodation facility in Croxdale for 16 to 18-year-olds.

The funding will help convert three overgrown allotments at the site into a shared garden, with raised beds, tools and equipment enabling residents to grow their own fruit and vegetables while developing practical skills and confidence.

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