Gardening Volunteers needed for Headway Kent's Barham Allotment Project – Make a Real Difference
Date: 8th July 2025
We’re thrilled to be developing a new accessible community allotment in Barham as part of our ongoing commitment to support adults living with acquired brain injury (ABI) in Kent. Thanks to the generous support of The Fifth Trust, we’ve secured a peaceful rural plot that will soon bloom into a therapeutic space for growth, recovery and connection.
But we need your help to get it off the ground.
Our Grow Well with Headway allotment project offers people affected by brain injury a chance to reconnect with nature, learn new skills, and be part of something meaningful. Gardening has proven benefits for brain injury rehabilitation, including improved mental wellbeing, reduced isolation, and enhanced physical coordination.
🌿 We’re Looking for Volunteers Who Can Help With:
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Light gardening and maintenance
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Watering, planting and harvesting
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Accessible garden design ideas
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One-to-one support with our members
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Occasional DIY or construction tasks
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Or just lending a friendly hand!
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just enjoy being outdoors, your time could make a huge difference to someone’s recovery journey.
📍 Location: Barham, near Canterbury
Just a short drive from Canterbury, the Barham site is calm, quiet, and surrounded by greenery — the perfect setting for rehabilitation and reflection. We aim to make the space fully inclusive and disability-friendly, with raised beds, sensory planting, and accessible pathways.
💬 Why Volunteer with Headway Kent?
By joining this project, you’ll:
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Support neurorehabilitation in the community
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Help combat loneliness and post-injury depression
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Meet likeminded people and give something back
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Be part of a wider mission to champion brain injury support in Kent
Whether you're available weekly or just once a month, we'd love to hear from you.
📞 Get Involved Today
To sign up as a volunteer or find out more, email info@headwaykent.org.uk or call 01227 864118
We also welcome donations of gardening tools, seeds, compost, gloves, or raised beds — anything to help get us growing!
Together, we can create a space where recovery and community flourish.