Who are Greenfingers Charity? #262

During a 24 hour podcast with Richard Suggett we ask who are GreenFingers Charity, and we chat to Linda from the charity who discusses the incredible work they do for children's hospices.

Greenfingers are a national charity dedicated to supporting children who spend time in hospices around the UK, along with their families, by creating inspiring gardens for them to relax in and benefit from.  Creating beautiful, well-designed outdoor spaces for children to enjoy with their family, friends and siblings, whether through play and fun, or therapeutic rest and relaxation. 

Greenfingers Charity is driven by the belief that time spent outdoors, away from the bedside, can offer children and families under considerable stress a vital opportunity to embrace the benefits of being in the fresh air and engaging with the natural environment. They are committed to creating specially designed, stimulating garden spaces that can bring many benefits to children with life-limiting conditions.
Whilst many people may take for granted the simple pleasure of being able to enjoy a garden, for these children, their siblings and their families, the chance to spend time together outdoors and away from the bedside is precious.

Linda Petrons, over 15 years of charity fundraising, comms experience and project-management experience, working for local and national charities, is responsible for Income Generation, overseeing PR and Communications and hospice and contractor relationships. Outside of work, Linda has two grown-up children, has recently rediscovered the gym, enjoys family time, dog walking, socialising and spending time in the garden. 

Their new #floralfriday social media campaign is a fabulously fun way in which to raise awareness for Greenfingers Charity and the gardening industry with a floral selfie!

To find out more visit https://www.greenfingerscharity.org.uk