Help E4 Grows

E4 Grows is a small, not-for-profit community project run by local people, for local people. We don’t qualify for most grants, so we fund ourselves.

In our early days, unused allotment plots meant free rent — but now we pay rent, buy materials, and keep the garden growing year-round. We raise funds through our annual Plant & Cake Sale, occasional Autumn Pop-Up, and by selling homegrown produce, preserves, local honey, and handmade herbal body care.

Thanks to a small council grant, we’ve been able to buy kit like propagators and season extenders. Local businesses have contributed too — from worktops and pallets to timber for raised beds.

What We Sell

Throughout the year, we offer a selection of handmade and homegrown items:

All made with love—and with herbs and flowers grown right here on our plots.

Local Support

We’re incredibly grateful for donations from individuals and local businesses. Recent gifts include:

  • A worktop for our tea and coffee station from Magnet Highams Park

  • Pallets for compost bins from Selco

  • Wood for raised beds from Harts and Essex Lofts

These contributions make a huge difference—and show how many ways there are to support our work.

How To Help

Whether it’s a raffle prize, a donation, or simply buying our handmade goods—every bit of support helps us grow.

Donate

Here’s what your donation could fund:

  • £5 – Two packets of seeds

  • £10 – A bundle of bamboo canes

  • £20 – Four bags of compost

  • £100 – One year’s rent for an allotment plot

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Coming Soon:

E4Grows Triathlon Fundraiser 2026

June 2026

Venue
Blenheim Palace

Next year, we’re planning our first-ever Fundraising Triathlon! It’ll be a fun, inclusive event to raise awareness and support for our project. We’re still working out the donation details, but we’re considering using JustGiving to make it easy for participants and supporters to contribute.

Stay tuned for updates—and let us know if you’d like to get involved!

Volunteer With Us

Donating your time is just as valuable as donating money. We’re always looking for volunteers to help with planting, harvesting, events, and more.

Volunteer with us