The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) contribution will help Greenfingers to continue its vital work of creating inspiring gardens in children’s hospices across the UK. Fundraising efforts such as this, provide invaluable support, ensuring that even more children, their families and staff can benefit from the therapeutic and joyful experiences these gardens provide.
The funds were raised by means of donations at various 2024 events, including the GIMA annual Golf Day which raised £12,500 for Greenfingers. Similarly, by means of donations, raffle and auction held at the GIMA Awards event, £5,713 was raised throughout the evening. Following the judging day held in July, a W&H Peacock auction of products donated by generous suppliers raised an additional £1,900 for the charity.
Vicky Nuttall, Director of GIMA, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have consistently raised such a significant amount for Greenfingers again this year. Greenfingers is an amazing charity within our industry, and we are delighted to support their mission. It’s so rewarding for us an association to think that the money raised by our members will help create more magical gardens in children’s hospices, bringing joy and comfort to young patients and their families.”
Linda Petrons, Director of Fundraising Greenfingers Charity added: “We are immensely grateful to GIMA and its members for their continued support. Their generous donations will enable us to provide more vital therapeutic spaces for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. We are excited to be celebrating our 25th anniversary and are looking forward to working with GIMA to make 2025 a truly special year.”